Summer foot care

You have probably noticed such an unpleasant phenomenon: you just have to wait for the heat, take off your shoes and climb into open summer shoes, as the skin on your legs immediately begins to "act up". The heels, which were smooth and well-groomed yesterday, become rough, covered with corns and dry calluses, cracks appear. It's a shame? Highly! But this phenomenon has a logical explanation.

Why does the skin of the legs “spoil” in the summer?

In the summer, we put shoes and sneakers in a closet, and put on summer shoes and slippers - open shoes. Because of this, the skin of the feet begins to intensively lose moisture and dry. Keratosis develops on the surface - these are the very non-exfoliated scales of the upper layer. If nothing is done at this stage, the problem will worsen: the stratum corneum will become thicker, corns will form. Further - cracks on the heels, which over time become more noticeable and more painful.

And it's not just an aesthetic issue. The condition is often accompanied by pain syndromes. And any crack or chafing is an open entry gate for bacteria that can cause inflammation and lead to even more serious negative consequences.

Also in the summer, you can face the opposite problem: the skin of the legs sweats too much, especially when we start walking longer, enjoying the warm weather. Wet environment, bacteria, sad ending.

Therefore, the question “leave it like this” or “do something” is not worth it: you need to help the skin as soon as possible and continue to prevent such conditions.

How to take care of your heels in summer?

All of these problems can be prevented, and if they have already appeared, cured.

1. Pedicure foot grater

The first thing you want to do with rough skin is to clean it thoroughly. This is a good idea: not only will excess keratin lead to cracking of the skin, but also thickening on the heels prevents the penetration of moisturizing ingredients (for example, cream).

The rough skin of the feet must be removed, but the main thing here is not to overdo it. If the skin has cracks or bleeding, the grater should not be used.

In other cases, modern Japanese graters are suitable: for example, Dr SCHOLL Twin Head Heel Exfoliation with two types of nozzles that can be alternated depending on the condition of the skin. Or a double-sided grater Azuma Shoji, which is actively used in Japanese onsens and ryokans (it has a special abrasive coating that safely removes dead skin excess, suitable for dry and wet processing of the feet).

It is also useful to use foot masks in the form of socks: gentle peeling occurs, antiseptic components kill bacteria, and squalene and hyaluronic acid moisturize. The main thing is not to peel off the exfoliated skin, it should move away by itself.

2. Special foot cream

We all sinned those who smeared creams on their feet that they did not like. That's just a face or hand cream is not suitable for the feet. And no, it's not "the same skin". The skin on the foot is 50 times thicker than on other parts of the body and requires special care.

The best option for moisturizing and restoring rough skin is a cream with urea. It actively softens, improves skin hydration, nourishes, fights dryness and heals cracks. And it also has the ability to penetrate deep into the skin, preventing the appearance of cracks and calluses.

In the summer beauty routine, it is worth adding Shiseido Ferzea Cream 10% Urea Medicated Moisturizer or Azuma Shoji foot cream. They effectively regenerate tissues, stop the reproduction of bacteria, and the skin becomes soft and tender.

In addition to urea, the skin of the legs is very fond of olive oil and squalane, which are part of the Kobayashi Smooth or stick moisturizing stick. Squalane deeply nourishes and softens, while oily ingredients create a protective film on the skin and help retain moisture for longer. By the way, the same stick can be used on the heels and knees.

3. Antiseptic soap

Even the most beautiful legs in the summer can upset with an unpleasant smell. It is useless to spray the insoles with perfume, because the cause of the smell is the vital activity of bacteria living on the skin. They are there because of the humid environment, they sit for themselves, feed on sweat and skin secretions, they feel good, they are not going to go anywhere.

Antiseptic soap PELICAN Salalito contains isopropylmethylphenol - a component with a pronounced antibacterial effect. The composition also contains kaolin and activated carbon - powerful adsorbents that fight dirt and unpleasant odors.

Using soap is easy: you need to carefully lather your feet, paying special attention to the space between the toes. Hold for one minute for best effect, and then rinse.

4. Foot deodorant cream

It should be applied to clean feet, for example immediately after using soap. KAO Biore Z Foot Cream-Deodorant does not mask odor, but kills the bacteria that cause it with a special formula. Also contains moisturizing ingredients: glycerin and hyaluronic acid.

5. Be careful in pools

Summer is the time to relax by the water, many cities open summer pools and spa complexes. When visiting such places, remember the danger of catching the human papillomavirus. If you are not careful, you can become the owner of painful plantar warts, which are an unpleasant and expensive process to treat. Always wear your shoes to the pool, do not walk barefoot near the pool, do not take off your shoes in the shower.