The right steps to take care of your feet

While we often think about taking care of our face, body, or even our hands, we too often forget to take care of our feet. Yet, they support the weight of our body. Did you also know that the feet are made up of more than 7,000 nerve endings and that they are all connected to our organs? They therefore deserve to be taken care of, and we'll explain how!

Healthy feet for a healthy body

Foot health impacts your entire body. Good foot health can help relieve and prevent lower back pain, which is most often caused by an imbalance in the arch of the foot. Taking good care of your feet will help you maintain your ability to walk and avoid pain that can become very debilitating.

Healthy feet also allow:

• To prevent premature aging of the skin of the feet;
• To prevent infections such as skin fungus or warts;
• To prevent foot deformity and ingrown toenails.
• Finally, in the long term, good care will prevent complications related to diabetes or vascular disorders.

Pamper your feet regularly

Now that we've seen together why it's important to take good care of your feet, here's a complete guide to pampering them, especially when the good weather arrives.

Cleaning
First and foremost, regular washing is essential for healthy feet. Simply rinsing your feet with water isn't enough, and you shouldn't forget to soap them thoroughly. We recommend a mild, pH-neutral soap like the neutral liquid Marseille soap from the bathroom counter or the premium 40% Aleppo liquid soap. Afterward, be sure to dry them thoroughly to avoid water pooling between your toes. This will reduce the risk of bacteria and fungi settling in and causing various infections.

A complete check-up with the podiatrist
It's recommended to schedule an appointment with a podiatrist at least once a year to detect any abnormalities and relieve potential pain. Whether it's simple maintenance treatments, treatments for calluses, warts, or fungal infections, this specialist can treat all of these ailments. A refresher with a podiatrist will then help you get back on the right foot!

Deep care
To begin, a foot bath will allow you to soften calluses using heat. For this, many products are available on My Pedicurie with different characteristics, such as the peclavus® PODOdiabetic Silver Foot Bath, for sensitive feet or the peclavus® PODOcare Concentrated Foot Bath, for an invigorating and refreshing effect. Add to this hot water for about twenty minutes, it will allow you to soften the skin before moving on to the exfoliation.

Exfoliation is an essential step in your skincare routine; it helps remove dead skin and restore softness. We recommend the Peclavus Foot Peel. Made with sea salt, avocado oil, peach kernel oil, and organic hemp oil, it's perfect for an intensive skincare experience. Use the Peclavus Foot Peel and Massage Glove in vigorous, circular motions for a thorough exfoliation.

If you prefer more aggressive accessories, you can opt for electric rasps such as the Eloi Electric Podorape or manual ones such as the Biosana Professional Wooden Podorape.

To complete this complete treatment, all that's left is to moisturize. There are many creams available, here's our small selection:

• Akiléine Hydra Defense Balm will provide you with intense and long-lasting hydration and soothing relief from the first application.
• Dermafeet's 10% Urea Moisturizing Cream is useful in the prevention and care of dry, dehydrated and cracked feet, ideal for sensitive skin.
• Finally, Peclavus Vine Leaf Cream is an invigorating treatment with red vine extract and arnica flowers, useful for toning venous walls and blood circulation.

Now you're ready to pamper your feet and head into the summer with peace of mind. Now it's your turn!