Goodbye to winter boots or “high gate” shoes, summer is always the time for sandals or light leather shoes to “bloom”. However, sadly not everyone is confident when wearing shoes in the summer due to the fear of dry and rough feet. Especially in the hot weather, your heels are at risk of becoming dark.
So how can you feel confident wearing summer shoes or sandals? Let’s follow these tips right away!
Exfoliate dead skin
For dry and rough feet in the summer, the first step to restore smoothness is to exfoliate the dead cells. Every day, while bathing, you should regularly use a pumice stone to gently remove the dead surface cells. You can combine this step while soaking your feet in warm saltwater to soften the skin. Furthermore, exfoliating dead cells during vacation by walking barefoot on the beach and rubbing your heels in the sand is also a smart and worth-trying idea.
Soaking feet
Soaking your feet every day not only helps you relax but also helps soothe and keep your heels pink and clean. Prepare a small basin, add some ice cubes, and 6 drops of green tea essential oil or natural herbs such as lemongrass or pandan. Soak your feet for 10 – 15 minutes then rinse clean and dry with a soft towel. Doing this every night before bedtime will help you quickly have the pink heels you desire.
Heel care
This step helps moisturize and soften the heels. The method is extremely simple. Apply a thin layer of almond oil or coconut oil to the heels every day before bed. If your heels are at an alarming level of dryness, wear thin socks to enhance the effect.
Foot mask
Crush 1 banana and mix it well with 1 tablespoon of honey. Apply this mixture to the heels for about 20 minutes then rinse with cool water. This mask will soften, moisturize, and bring brightness to dry and rough heels. Alternatively, you can use a more “complex” formula including oranges, tomatoes, strawberries, honey, and yogurt to replace and enhance the effect.
Note:
– Most cracked and rough heels are from walking barefoot too much, so you should regularly wear breathable sandals when walking indoors.
– If you often wear high heels, you should prioritize choosing those with ankle straps. This will secure and stabilize your heels, avoiding friction that damages the heels.
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