Basic Foot Care

With spring upon us and summer right around the corner, more and more people will begin exposing body parts.

This exposure includes feet. Flip-flops, sandals, peep toe heels, and people walking around barefoot- that one I just can’t quite understand.

Yet, as many of you have probably noticed, feet are the most neglected parts of the body. And this time of year is proof of that.

* Soak feet in warm water dosed with oil, bath salts, or a foot soak product.

* Dry feet thoroughly. Use a pumice stone.

* Smooth newly sloughed skin with cream or oil.

* Always cut toenails straight across.

* Cuticles should be pushed back and creamed.

* Use a moisturizer nightly.

Those are only basic foot care tips.

Also consider these options:

Podiatry: Make an appointment for professional nail-cutting, the removal of corns and calluses and help with other foot care issues.

Pedicure: Make an appointment to have nails clipped, dead skin removed, nails buffed, nails polished, and even a foot massage.