The feet They're a part of the body we keep hidden in the winter. We all tend to neglect them a little for many months of the year.

Socks, tights, shoes, boots. We cover them every day, but they're always there. Supporting us from morning to night until we go to bed. They do a pretty hard job for such neglect.

But the laziness to take care of it arises, most of the time, from the fact that we know: Taking care of your feet is a very demanding and time-consuming job. And after all, if we always keep them covered, what's the point of putting in so much effort for nothing?

But if it turns out that, in fact, dealing with the foot wellness is simple , if they were enough few products , about ten minutes , and that the whole population would benefit from this treatment body and also the mind ?

Surely inside those shoes, under those socks they would live happier and more beautiful feet .

In this article we tell our A few simple secrets for natural foot care . A beauty routine accurate and practical at zero cost which we suggest you follow before going to sleep, consistently to obtain better and long-lasting results:

1. Relaxing and purifying foot bath : immerse your feet in a basin of hot water And salt . Leave them to soak for 5-10 minutes. If you have rice starch available, you can add it (you don't need to buy it specifically but just collect the rice cooking water ) for a effect even more softening ;
2. Exfoliating scrub : the baking soda It is ideal for exfoliate the skin And remove dead cells . Apply it vigorously, especially in the most difficult areas such as the heels and the sole of the foot , where thickened skin builds up, calluses And calluses , and carry out some circular massages to promote a natural reactivation of blood circulation . Instead of sodium bicarbonate, a slightly more decisive exfoliating treatment involves the use of Coarse salt . In both cases, use a cloth to massage in. Then rinse your feet in the bowl of salted water—be careful not to waste water!—and pat them dry with a towel;
3. Pumice stone : rub it on the heel area and the sole of the foot to remove any dirt. thickenings such as corns and calluses - for this purpose you can also use other pedicure tools such as, for example, the rasp ;
4. Nail care : cut your nails and file them to make them look even. Using your favorite tool (e.g. scissors, tweezers, nail clippers, etc.), take care of removing any unwanted nails. cuticles and fix the cuticles ;
5. Cleansing and nourishing massage : after washing your feet with the solid soap for a gentle cleansing ( also ideal for sensitive skin ), pat them dry with a towel and then massage all areas, including the soles of the feet and nails , with coconut oil pure for a nourishing and softening effect . In case of bad odor problems , we suggest applying the solid coconut deodorant in the morning, before starting the day.

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