10 Easy and Effective Foot Care Tips to Get Smooth and Beautiful Feet

Wearing tight shoes or excessive movement or prolonged exposure to the sun without proper moisturization can cause cracked and dry feet. These 10 simple tricks with natural ingredients below will help improve your feet and confidently show off your bare feet.

1. Exfoliate your feet with baking soda

Baking soda is a very powerful exfoliator. Mix baking soda with water in a ratio of 3:1, then apply it evenly on your feet, massage thoroughly, especially on the heels, toes, and rough areas of your feet. If your skin is too dry, use a pumice stone to scrub your feet. Then, rinse your feet with warm water and apply moisturizer.

You can also soak your feet with baking soda. Prepare warm water, then add 3 tablespoons of baking soda, stir well and soak your feet for 10 minutes. Next, rinse your feet with water and apply moisturizer.

2. Use apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar mixed with listerine can help soften your feet. You can mix apple cider vinegar, listerine, and warm water in a ratio of 1:1:2, then soak your feet in this mixture for 10-20 minutes, dry and exfoliate dead skin with a pumice stone.

3. Moisturize your feet with olive oil

Olive oil is a great moisturizer. Simply apply olive oil directly to your feet and wear socks before going to bed. Repeat this daily and your feet will become much softer. If you have time, gently massage your feet as well.

4. Use honey, coconut oil, sugar, and peppermint oil to exfoliate your feet

Honey is a great moisturizer and will make your feet softer, especially when mixed with sugar to create an excellent exfoliating agent. Mix 1/4 cup of brown sugar with 2 tablespoons of coconut oil, 2 tablespoons of honey, and 3 drops of peppermint oil, then apply it evenly on your feet, rinse with warm water and dry with a towel. Remember to moisturize your feet to prevent dryness.

5. Soak your feet in fresh milk without sugar

Soak your feet in pure fresh milk, warm for about 10 minutes, then take some baking soda, massage your feet, especially rubbing well on dry and rough areas. Then continue soaking your feet in milk for another 5 minutes, rinse and dry your feet.

6. Mix peppermint oil with oats, cornmeal, and sea salt to exfoliate your feet

Peppermint has a cooling effect and provides a comfortable feeling for your feet while nourishing your skin.

Mix 1 cup of oatmeal, 1 cup of cornmeal, 1/4 cup of sea salt and 1 tablespoon of peppermint oil, massage on wet feet. After massaging for a few minutes, rinse, dry, and moisturize.

7. Use bananas to moisturize your feet

Bananas contain amino acids and vitamins that can soften your skin. There are 2 ways to use bananas to nourish your skin:

– Mash ripe bananas and apply evenly on your feet, leave for about 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

– If you prefer eating bananas, you can rub the inside of the banana peel on dry and rough areas of your feet. Leave it on for 10 minutes, then rinse and dry.

8. Use aloe vera gel to moisturize your feet

Aloe vera has excellent moisturizing properties. After washing your feet and exfoliating, apply aloe vera gel to your feet like a moisturizer. Then, put on socks and go to sleep. The next day, when you take off your socks, your feet will be much softer.

9. Use Vaseline to exfoliate your feet

Apply a thick layer of Vaseline on your feet and leave it on overnight. In the morning, use a pumice stone to scrub your feet until they become soft and smooth.

10. Use toothpaste

Toothpaste has many benefits – it exfoliates dead skin, makes your feet softer, whitens your toenails, and helps get rid of unpleasant blisters. Apply toothpaste evenly on your feet, leave it on for about 20 minutes, then rinse your feet, and dry them.