Health Update:

Happy Feet: Don’t leave them dry

 By Pepin

Whether the weather is hot or cold, your feet are at risk of becoming dry. Extreme temperatures (too low or too high) can dehydrate every single drop of moisture in them.

It’s about time that you do something to save your precious feet. One way to do so is by applying moisturizer before going to bed to soften the skin and to prevent it from scaling. It is also best if you wash them with mild soap and lukewarm water every time you come home from school, office, or night parties. But be sure to let them rest for awhile (at least 30 minutes to an hour) before you get them wet. Let them breathe, especially if you put on closed shoes for the entire day.

When you are going to wear your flip-flops during a hot summer, be sure to keep your feet safe from the harmful rays of the sun by applying sun block lotion before going out to the beach. Do not expose them for long hours under the blazing heat of the sun. On the other hand, during cold seasons, you can wear cotton socks to keep your feet warm while you’re asleep.

Learn to take good care of your feet and never allow them to look cracked and dry. Always maintain a good amount of moisture in them so that they will look at their best at all times.