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Winter means cracked heels. Experts cite ways you can maintain soft, smooth feet...
As the cold weather draws closer, several skin problems also usher in. And one of the common complaints during winters is dryness and cracked, chapped skin especially in the feet area, as they are more exposed and often neglected. Feet are sometimes severely affected due to the dry and cold weather. And with the nip in the air, comes along a set of foot complaints. Hence attention to your feet is very important. After Hrs speaks to experts for seeking solution to curb and treat your foot woes.
"Winter is a problematic weather for feet. Select a cream, which has natural ingredients like honey and turmeric. Avoid dryness, and wash feet with warm water. Do not soak you feet in water for long, as it takes away the natural oils. At night, apply vaseline or warm coconut oil to your feet and wear socks overnight. Use pumice stone to remove dead skin every day," says skin expert Mamtaa Joshi, of the Orangetree Studio.
Home care along with regular pedicure can help avoid cracked feet. Says dermatologist Tejaswini of Ethnic Salon, "Apply sesame oil and sunflower oil every night before sleeping. Also, moisturise your feet as they are exposed to dust, dirt, grime and so on. With pedicures too, instead of the regular or aroma, one should opt for brightening and moisturising pedicure every 15 days."
Baby oil is light and helps mositurise well. Hence using it on a daily basis will help avoid cracked heels. "For winter care of your feet, regular use of foot creams at night and regular pedicures with moisturising products keep the dryness at bay. Nowadays, paraffin treatments are easily available and help combat dryness and cracked heels," adds an expert at Nalini's salon.
Winter means cracked heels. Experts cite ways you can maintain soft, smooth feet...
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As the cold weather draws closer, several skin problems also usher in. And one of the common complaints during winters is dryness and cracked, chapped skin especially in the feet area, as they are more exposed and often neglected. Feet are sometimes severely affected due to the dry and cold weather. And with the nip in the air, comes along a set of foot complaints. Hence attention to your feet is very important. After Hrs speaks to experts for seeking solution to curb and treat your foot woes.
"Winter is a problematic weather for feet. Select a cream, which has natural ingredients like honey and turmeric. Avoid dryness, and wash feet with warm water. Do not soak you feet in water for long, as it takes away the natural oils. At night, apply vaseline or warm coconut oil to your feet and wear socks overnight. Use pumice stone to remove dead skin every day," says skin expert Mamtaa Joshi, of the Orangetree Studio.
Home care along with regular pedicure can help avoid cracked feet. Says dermatologist Tejaswini of Ethnic Salon, "Apply sesame oil and sunflower oil every night before sleeping. Also, moisturise your feet as they are exposed to dust, dirt, grime and so on. With pedicures too, instead of the regular or aroma, one should opt for brightening and moisturising pedicure every 15 days."
Baby oil is light and helps mositurise well. Hence using it on a daily basis will help avoid cracked heels. "For winter care of your feet, regular use of foot creams at night and regular pedicures with moisturising products keep the dryness at bay. Nowadays, paraffin treatments are easily available and help combat dryness and cracked heels," adds an expert at Nalini's salon.
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