Sandal weather is officially here! Your feet have been in hibernation for a couple of months, covered by heavy boots and thick socks, which might mean that you haven’t had a pedicure in months. Now that the weather is getting warmer, it might be a good idea to see what’s going on down there before displaying your pretty toes in sandals.
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There are common foot issues that need to be addressed before you put on your sandals. We’ve got solutions and even tips on how to make sure your feet not only look great, but comfy as well.
Athlete’s Foot
This is a common issue among those that workout or those that always wear covered shoes. Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that affects the upper layer of the skin of the foot, especially when it’s warm, moist and irritated. It can be quite annoying, and can cause itching, burning pain and scaling. There are anti-fungal powders that you can apply on your feet or even get oral anti-fungal medications. Or you soak your feet with ½ cup of organic apple cider vinegar and warm water, which also helps kill fungus found on your feet.
Nail Infection
When fungus infects your nails, a nail infection can make your nails look extra thick or have a yellowish or brownish color. Unfortunately, this often happens when you have Athlete’s foot, and many times you can’t fix it on your own and have to see your doctor for a prescription. In most cases an anti-fungal prescription or topical cream will do the trick. Make sure you go quick because if it starts in one nail, it can spread to others and you don’t want your funky nail infection to be on display when you wear your sandals.
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Dry Skin
Severe dry skin hurts and when you have dry ashy feet, it just doesn’t look great. The simple solution is to give your feet some much needed moisturizing, but we recommend working inside out. Simple things like drinking more water and eating more fruits and vegetables can help your skin stay hydrated and looking great. Treat yourself to a pedicure at the spa or at home. You may want to try soaking your feet in ¼ cup of Listerine, ¼ cup vinegar and ½ cup of warm water. Soak your feet for 10 minutes and not only will it kill any bacteria, but dead skin will practically wipe off.
Corns and Calluses
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Ingrown Toenails
Ever wonder why your big toe hurts when you wear certain shoes? Six-inch heels are big culprits of ingrown nails because your tiny toes are wedged inside a narrow shoe for hours. Other times you don’t do a good job at trimming your own nails straight across or you go to get a pedicure and nail technicians don’t use clean instruments. It happens, you just have to make sure you’re taking the necessary precautions and give your feet a break.