Summer and winter, the beauty of the feet is a subject that concerns all women, from the youngest to the oldest. Hydration, exfoliation, pedicure are all treatments that you have undergone at least once in your life and which have cost you a lot of money. Today you will discover a homemade recipe to pamper your feet.
Throughout the day, the feet are subjected to heavy stress, sweating, dehydration, heat, uncomfortable shoes and fatigue. This is why it is common to see dry, cracked, or even cracked skin on the feet.
First of all, what are the causes of this unsightly problem:
Dehydration of the skin is the main cause of cracked heels. When the skin lacks hydration, it dries out, forming a thick plaque to protect itself from aggression. As a result, the skin can no longer regenerate; Prompt treatment can easily cure this discomfort, otherwise the cracks may become painful and itchy.
Vitamin and mineral deficiencies (like iron), diabetes, and hypothyroidism can also cause dry skin. Other chronic skin diseases, such as psoriasis, can also contribute to skin dehydration.
Walking barefoot, wearing uncomfortable shoes, or using soap or harsh products can also harm the proper functioning of foot health,
Standing for too long can cause the skin on your feet to harden, which will lead to cracked heels over time. To prevent this from happening, you will need to change position frequently and wear appropriate shoes.
Skin aging: With age, the skin loses its elasticity, becomes thick, dry and scaly and the appearance of cracks in the skin of the feet can have a greater impact with age.
Obesity: High weight puts pressure on the layer of fat located under the heel. This can cause the pad to stretch which, if the skin is not flexible, can put pressure on the foot and cause cracks to appear in the heel.
Symptoms:
At first, the skin on the heel appears rough and uneven, becomes dry, sensitive and lacks elasticity. The skin begins to harden, then as the problem worsens, the heel begins to crack and turn a whitish, yellowish, or reddish color. As a result, the skin is exposed to bacteria and becomes vulnerable to infections.
To treat your feet and prevent these symptoms from getting worse, here is a homemade recipe that will prevent you from wasting your money on pedicure sessions. This natural remedy will nourish and hydrate the skin on your feet
The necessary ingredients:
– 4 cups of milk
– 3 tablespoons of baking soda
The instructions:
Heat the milk and pour it into a container suitable for the size of your feet. Add the baking soda and mix well, but make sure the temperature is comfortable to avoid burning yourself.
Then, soak your feet for 10 minutes and relax. Once you’re done, rinse your feet with lukewarm water and pat them dry. Do not hesitate to do this treatment once a week.
The benefits of the ingredients:
Milk: Milk is a natural product that nourishes and protects the skin from external aggressions. It is a moisturizing product increasingly used in the cosmetic industry. Generally it is donkey or goat’s milk. These milks notably prevent skin aging and soften it.
Baking soda: this ingredient has many beneficial properties for the skin, it rebalances its pH, has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects, limits sebum secretion and is a good exfoliant. Especially since it helps fight odors and promotes the healing of infections or other foot conditions.
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