Tips to get rid of foot odour

Also known as Bromodosis, foot odour is triggered by excess accumulation of sweat and is a common problem faced by many people especially during summer season. Wearing closed footwear with no room for ventilation can worsen this problem. Although not life-threatening, this condition can prove to be extremely embarrassing

Here are a few quick remedies to get rid of foot odour

The simplest way to cast off smelly feet is by washing the foot sole which carries a lot of sweat and bacteria. Wash your feet daily with warm water and a deodorant soap. Black tea foot bath can also prove to be very helpful in getting rid of foot odour. To do so, boil 2 cups of tea bags in 2 cups of water for 15 minutes. Now take these tea bags off and dilute it with 2 quarts of water. When this water comes down to a normal temperature, soak your feet in it for 30 minutes.

Dust some anti-septic talcum powder and/or spray a good-quality deodorant on your feet prior to wearing your socks/shoes. Doing so will reduce the stench caused due to odour

Add 2 cup of Epsom salt to half bucket of water and soak your feet in it for 15 minutes. This acts as an astringent that reduces sweat production and decreases bacteria. For best results, perform this procedure once a day, until the problem persists.

Lavender oil foot massage daily before going to bed is another effective solution to keep foot odour at bay. Covering the feet with soaks right after a relaxing massage promotes quick absorption of oil.

In order to avoid sweat and odour, it is recommended to select footwear that offers sufficient ventilation for the feet. If you have no other option but to wear a closed shoe, sprinkle some corn starch or baking soda in the insides of the shoe before putting it on. These 2 ingredients not only soak excess moisture but also neutralize the foul odour.

If you want healthy & radiant skin, it is important to get rid of the worn-out, dead cells that reside deep within the layers of your skin. If done in a proper manner, skin exfoliation can in fact help you preserve a youthful appeal. Did you know that the finest skins exfoliants are not the ones that are available in the market but actually hidden in your own kitchen?

Here are some of the best natural exfoliants:

Unprocessed Honey – Make a sweet addition to your skincare routine. Honey is enriched with anti-septic, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral properties that acts as a defense against bacterial infections and repairs the skin texture.

Yoghurt – Easily accessible in your kitchen, yoghurt is loaded with lactic acid (also known as alpha hydroxyl acid that is used in prescription skin care treatments). Add some milk to yoghurt. Apply this mixture to any part of your body. Keep it on for 20 minutes and wash it off. This mixture is an excellent skin-smoothening exfoliant

Ground fruit seeds and Nuts –Make a puree from crushed raspberry, blackberry seeds and ground almonds. Take this mixture and massage it gently to your skin in smooth, circular motion. Each of the above mentioned ingredients provide superb nourishment for the skin and help in removing dead cells

Sea salt – Several spas use sea salt as their chief ingredient for body treatments. It detoxifies the body by stimulating blood circulation through vasodilation of blood capillaries within the skin. Mix sea salt with water and scrub your face with it in the morning. This homemade skin exfoliation procedure helps in opening up the pores

Baking soda– Did you know that baking soda is used in several high-end spa treatments, however also note that the only a certain amount of baking soda should be used on the skin. It is not recommended to apply baking soda on extremely sensitive skin. For people with normal skin, add a pinch of baking soda to your facial cleanser and enjoy a relaxing spa-worthy treatment at home.

Homemade scrub for all skin types – Take 1/2 cup of coconut milk, a quarter cup of sea salts, and a pinch of baking soda. Mix the ingredients with a hand-whisk in a glass or ceramic bowl. This natural scrub is very effective, easy-to-make and inexpensive too.

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