How To Avoid Bad Odor On Your Feet

2024 Author: Steven Freeman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 08:15

Although we sometimes forget them a little, the feet are one of the most important parts of the body. They help us go where we want, they support our weight and on top of that one pair of uncomfortable shoes. That is why we have to take care of them by pedicuring ourselves regularly and applying cream before going to sleep. A massage once in a while doesn't hurt either. Now, there are many people who, other than dryness or pain in the feet, have other problems such as ingrown toenails or a bad smell. The latter in addition to being uncomfortable is embarrassing, especially if you have a partner or if you have to take off your shoes in public. Luckily there are many things you can do to prevent your feet from sweating and ending up smelling like a garbage can.

That's why we talked to Dr. Emily Splichal, a foot care specialist, who shared her best advice to make your feet feel and smell like a baby from now on.

Since we know the first factor for the feet to catch a bad smell, it is sweat and therefore the first thing you should look for are alternatives so that they do not sweat and stay cool during the day.

See below the effective and easy advice of the doctor.

-Avoid using stockings that are 100% cotton because they tend to retain moisture. Better look for stockings that are nylon or polyester.

-Enter your feet in water with tea. Boil water with tea, let it warm up, and then go into your feet for ten minutes once a week.

-Use a spray that absorbs moisture such as the Shoe Refreshner Spray, from Arm and Hammer (for shoes) or the Invisible Foot Powder Spray, also from Arm & Hammer.

Shoe Refresher Spray, by Arm & Hammer.

Invisible Foot Powder Spray, by Arm & Hammer.

-Wear shoes that are made of breathable material. Avoid leather or plastic shoes.

-Botox injections also help block the nerves that stimulate sweat.

-Enter your feet in water with apple cider vinegar. This vinegar is a natural astringent and helps to close the pores of the skin and incidentally prevents excessive sweating. In addition, it also serves as an antibacterial which also prevents bad odor.

-Clean the feet with alcohol which serves as an astringent.