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Consider:
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Feet need more care in cold weather, not less, according to
the American Podiatric Medical Association.
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Dry, cold conditions dry out feet, leading to cracking, especially
on the heels. Indoor heating exacerbates this problem. Dry,
cracked heels provide an opening for fungus to enter, in addition
to their unsightly appearance. To make matters worse, the skin
on the soles of the feet contain no oil glands to lubricate
and soften, so moisturizing is critical.
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Poor fitting boots can make such cracking worse, and also lead
to friction on the foot, which causes corns and calluses.
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It’s also hard to keep feet dry when outside during cold
weather -- from sweating in heavy socks to walking in snow or
rain -- creating a breeding ground for odor and bacteria.
The
reality is people, and women in general, don’t provide
much thought to preventative foot wellness -- only to taking
care of unsightly foot problems after they develop. But, this
year, with just a little bit of care, you can keep your feet
in tip top shape and get a great jump start on their “unveiling”
once the warmer weather rolls around again.
Here are some tips on how to get your feet ready for their springtime
unveiling:
* Give your feet a therapeutic soaking at least once a week
to exfoliate and remove hard dead skin and smooth away rough
surfaces. Luke-warm water (hot water dries out your skin) and
a few drops of skin-softening oil is recommended. Exfoliating
your feet is a great preventative measure for corns and calluses.
After you thoroughly dry your feet, treat them to a massage
from heel to toe using a cream specially formulated for feet,
such as the Heel Rescue Superior Moisturizing Foot Cream, made
by ProFoot Footcare Products. This foot cream is a non-greasy
moisturizer that contains CoQ10, a powerful coenzyme that boosts
the skin’s natural ability to renew itself and Imidazolidinyl
urea, a powerful softening agent used in many high-end exfoliating
formulas.
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Corns and calluses are caused by added friction in a shoe or
boot. Combine this friction with damp socks from the bad weather,
and the sliding around your foot can do in an improperly fitting
boot, and the chances of your feet looking and feeling less
than desirable are increased. To keep your foot firmly placed
in your shoe or boot use an insole, such as “the 2 ounce
Miracle.” This light-weight insole is made with advanced
memory foam that properly positions the foot in a boot to prevent
friction and the development of corns and calluses. This insole
is so light that it goes unnoticed in your shoe, and gives you
the comfort you need to keep your feet feeling great .
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The harsh winter weather can lead to dry, brittle nails. Just
like your skin, your nails need extra moisturization, especially
in advance of a pedicure, where harsh nail polish removers can
do further damage. Moisturize your nails regularly with a product
specially formulated for the job, such as ProFoot’s Nail
Saver. Nail Saver not only softens nails, but is a clarifying
formula as well, helping to brighten nails that may have been
stained and yellowed from nail polish.
To
learn more about preparing your feet for warm weather fun, visit
www.profootcare.com. ProFoot Foot Care products are available
at food, drug and mass outlet stores nationwide.
Courtesy
of ARA
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