Feet Care

If you take care of your feet - keeping toenails trimmed, removing rough skin, and massaging feet and ankles regularly - you should not have any problems. This simple footcare routine does not take long - enjoy it a couple of times a week.

Feet Care Tips

Remove any hard skin with a pumice stone. If you use a foot file, rub your skin very gently before rinsing off flaky residue.

Dry your feer well, especially between tour toes, trim your toenails by cutting straight across the tip and file sharp crners with an emery board.

Soak your feet for a minimum of five minutes in a bowl or tub of hot water to which you have added some mineral salts or plain sea salt. Bubble foot spas are a good treat for feet, add a couple of drops of lavender essential oil to soothe aches and ease sweeling.

Massage your feet by cupping your hands on either side of your foot and using your thims, firmly pressing the upper part of your foot while pushing your thumbs down and outwards to the sides of your foot. Grap each ankle and gently massage the ankle bone in circular movements to ease any stiffness. Work each foot in turn.

If your feet are feeling tired or swollen try resting your feet above your head for 10 minutes.

Corn Cures

Never try to tackle a corn yourself with a foot file, but go to a chiropodist. Soaking your feet in warm, soapy water will help to soften corns and padded rings will ease the pressure.