Many women pay great attention to skin health, and they may overlook the importance of foot care, especially in the summer.

With open shoes and exposure of the feet to air and dust, they become more susceptible to dryness and cracking, so we offer you several important tips that you can apply, according to the foothub.

Soaking the feet in an ice bath:
after a long hot day, your feet may swell or hurt, so it will be very relaxing for you to soak your feet in water filled with ice cubes for at least 10 minutes, and soon your feet will return to their normal size and the pain will lessen, as the ice bath helps reduce inflammation in the feet It reduces skin irritation caused by heat.

Drying the feet:
To get an attractive appearance of the feet, attention must be paid to their cleanliness. All you have to do is clean your feet well, taking into account cleaning the area between the toes, in which bacteria and fungi accumulate in particular. It is necessary to dry the feet, after cleaning them even between the toes, where fungi grow. In moisture and it is eliminated in dryness, and do not give up checking your nails constantly, if you notice white or yellow spots under the tips of the nails, this may indicate nail fungus.

Hydration is the basis of care:
The feet need more intense hydration than the skin needs, since they are exposed to sweat and friction with shoes for several hours, which makes them susceptible to cracking and dryness. Therefore, it is necessary to use daily moisturizers on the feet, whether moisturizing medicinal creams or natural oils, such as raw coconut oil. Or natural shea butter.

Trimming nails correctly:
The method used to cut toenails plays a major role in maintaining their health. Therefore, it is recommended to trim the nails in a straight line and be careful not to remove part of the skin, as this wound may infect the fingers with a fungal infection.

Exfoliating the feet:
can effectively improve the appearance of your feet, so you can use natural exfoliants such as salt, lemon, and olive oil scrub once a week for at least 10 minutes, to enjoy soft feet and remove stains to restore their natural color again.

The Egyptian National Media Authority