Beautiful, well-groomed feet not only look good, they also evoke a certain sense of well-being in us. After all, our feet are our constant companions that support us on all paths throughout our lives. They perform true heavy labor: each foot has to withstand approximately 450 kg of pressure with every step. Thanks to the 114 ligaments, 26 foot bones, 33 joints, and 20 muscles, all of this is possible – which is why a certain level of care is not just a must, but should also be wellness for us.
Nevertheless, many neglect their feet – a survey revealed thatonly 4 out of 10 Austrians pay sufficient attention to their feet,while the rest of the body is perfectly groomed. This can not only lead to unsightly skin on the feet, but also cause foot ailments.
Why do I harm my feet if I don't take care of them?
If feet are rarely looked at and increased callus formation is simply allowed to happen, this can lead topainful corns, plantar warts, and painful cracks. Furthermore, after showering and bathing, one should ensure that the feet are dried thoroughly – if this point is also neglected, it is very easy forathlete's foot and other bacterial skin diseases to develop between the toes and on the soles of the feet.
Why do we even have calluses on our feet?
Every person has calluses on their feet at some point – some people more, others less. Only babies are spared this affliction, as they do not yet mechanically stress their little feet.
However, the callus on our feet also has a function: it strengthens the soles at the nerve endings, as these would otherwise be constantly overstimulated, which would lead to limited walking ability in the long term. However, only a certain amount of callus is good for the foot. If the calloused skin areas are not cared for, the skin tends to crack due to stress and movement, which is naturally associated with pain.
Therefore, it is important and also highly advisable not to wait until toenails become ingrown or corns become extremely painful before going to a foot care studio.
How can I best take care of my feet at home?
The best recommendation isa pleasantly warm foot bath as a base. The feet are soaked and ready for further treatment. After a ten-minute foot bath, the callus on the feet can be perfectly planed off with apumice stone.Special callus planes, on the other hand, are only advisable for trained hands, as one can harm oneself with the sharp blades. If you cannot get anywhere with the pumice stone, you can also usea foot scrub
very well on stubborn areas.
Pumice stone becomes rough again
Unfortunately, a pumice stone for foot care becomes less rough over time and thus loses its effectiveness. With a coarse-grained sandpaper, you can easily roughen the stone nicely again.
How do I cut my toenails correctly?In contrast to fingernails, toenails should becut straight.This is particularly important so that the nail ends cannot become ingrown, which can be associated with great pain. The edges should then be smoothed witha file.
Such a treatment is best possible after a foot bath.
Cream, cream, creamAfter foot care, a final application of cream is essential. A good cream withallantoin, panthenol, urea, or lanolin
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