Dry and Flaky Skin in Winter Take Some Essential Tips To Keep it

Winter can be a harsh season for our feet. Dry and flaky skin along with other skin problems is common in winter but by keeping a few things in mind we can take good care of our feet even in this chilly season. Proper moisturisation is an essential step towards keeping your feet in good shape in all seasons, especially winter, as it does not just prevent cracking and drying of the skin but solves 50 per cent of other feet problems as well."The first step in caring for your feet is to keep them clean and moisturised by moisturising them frequently with something as simple as petroleum jelly.”

A regular pedicure is essential for keeping feet clean in all seasons. However, special care must be taken that the instruments are sterilised especially when getting a pedicure from a salon. We should have a basic pedicure every two weeks.Dipping feet in warm water to which a little shampoo and vegetable oil have been added provides a good starting point. “Let the feet soak for 10 to 15 minutes, before rubbing them (especially soles) with a pumice stone. This is the time to clean the nails and remove all old nail polish”.

After a bath or soaking feet in water the skin becomes soft and any hardened area should be rubbed with a pumice stone or a filer to keep feet supple and free of corns and calluses. To remove calluses, one should use pumice stone or other tools designed for callus removal. But care should be taken to not to remove too much skin.

For rough and cracked heels which is a common problem especially in winter, Dermatologist, recommends using emollient cream containing salicylic acid and mild cortisone.

However, herbal remedy can go a long way in solving the dilemma of dry skin and cracked heels; therefore,preparing a mixture with equal quantity of glycerine, fresh cream and honey. Apply this mixture to the feet, especially to the cracked heels and let it stay on for 15 minutes. Wash off with warm water. Try this every three days before going to bed for smooth feet and heels.

Another remedy that trying every three days before bedtime was to immerse feet in warm water to which 10ml lemon juice and 20ml coconut oil have been added, scrub the heels after twenty minutes with a pumice stone, dry thoroughly and apply a good foot cream; improvement can be seen after the second session and after the first month one can make it a weekly feature.

Doctors also say that people should pay more attention to the kind of shoes they wear. Shoes should neither be too tight nor should they squeeze the toes; they should allow space for moving the toes but should not allow feet to be exposed to harsh weather. We should also avoid high heels on a daily basis and restrict them to occasional use.

One should give one’s feet a 30-second inspection on a daily basis to check for any peeling skin, unnatural moistness or to rule out any discolouration, redness, cracks or other abnormalities. Upon discovering any of the above mentioned problems we should consult a doctor as soon as possible.

"Foot care also depends on good posture. It is important to stand straight, with weight balanced on both feet and the toes pointing straight ahead. If sitting for long periods of time, ensure that you move your feet and ankles frequently so as to keep circulation active.”

To avoid diseases, experts suggest keeping the feet dry. Diabetics must take special care of their feet and in case they notice anything unusual they must consult a good doctor as soon as possible.

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Ditulis oleh: Unknown - Saturday 17 December 2011