"It smells like a barracks!"» — We wrinkle our noses when we smell our feet. And it's no wonder - hardly anyone would like such a scent. And what is our horror when one fine day we realize that our feet start to smell the same! What should we do? Of course, you can take the path of least resistance and buy a shoe deodorant. But, alas, this will not solve the problem - it will only mask the smell. Therefore, let's try to figure out if there is a remedy for foot odor that can radically cope with this problem. Moreover, there are many traditional medicine recipes that are no less effective than medications and, even more so, foot deodorants. The only thing you need to remember is possible allergic reactions to one or another component of the product. True, this is rare, but it is still worth playing it safe. Before use, apply a small amount of the product to a small area of skin and observe for 10 minutes. If there is no burning or redness, you can use the selected product.
Therapeutic baths
The first thing to try is medicinalbaths that normalize the sweating process and prevent the development of pathogenic microflora. Before any bath, you must thoroughly wash your feet with soap - they must be clean:
- Camomile bath
Oddly enough, chamomile not only fightsinflammatory processes, but also eliminates unpleasant foot odor perfectly. First, prepare a chamomile decoction: boil one liter of water, pour in five tablespoons of dry pharmacy chamomile and boil for about 15 minutes. The decoction should be infused for at least an hour. In the evening, before going to bed, pour five liters of hot water into a basin and add chamomile decoction. Do not forget to check the temperature to avoid burns. Place your feet in the bath for about 30 minutes, then let them dry.
- Linden bath
Linden blossom has similar properties.To prepare a linden bath, you need to make an infusion: place three tablespoons of linden blossom in a thermos and pour a liter of boiling water over it, leave to infuse for a day. After that, you can make a bath. Heat five liters of water, add linden infusion and three tablespoons of any natural honey. Stir the water thoroughly so that the honey dissolves, check the water temperature. The duration of the bath should be at least 30 minutes. If the water cools down, add hot water - otherwise the effect will be much weaker.
- Oak bath
As you might guess, there is an unpleasant smellappears if your feet sweat too much. This means that you need to eliminate excessive sweating. And the best way to do this is with oak bark, which can be purchased at any pharmacy. Grind five tablespoons of oak bark, place in a small enamel saucepan and pour in one liter of water and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat and boil the broth for about an hour, then cool and strain. Before going to bed, wash your feet and make a foot bath - add oak bark broth to five liters of hot water. Duration of the foot bath - 20 minutes.
Medical compresses
Baths are, of course, very useful, but it is betterIt is best to combine them with medicinal compresses. All of the listed baths and compresses are compatible with each other, so choose the ones you like best.
- Honey pack
Honey is generally a universal healing agent.remedy. It will also help in the fight against unpleasant foot odor: after the bath, when the feet are completely dry, apply a thin layer of honey to the skin. Pay special attention to the skin between the toes! Wrap in plastic wrap, put on cotton socks and leave for two hours. Then rinse off the remaining honey with cool water and dry your feet thoroughly.
- Valerian compress
Buy valerian root from the pharmacy andgrind three tablespoons. Mix the resulting powder with three tablespoons of any yogurt or sour cream. After the bath, apply the resulting mass to the skin of your feet, cover with plastic wrap and leave for 20 minutes. Then rinse your feet with cool water.
Hygiene rules
However, all the above measures to combatunpleasant odor will be absolutely useless if a person does not follow basic hygiene rules. Unfortunately, most people constantly forget about this.
- Clean feet
Alas and alack, but many people in most casesare limited to washing your feet before going to bed, and not every day. And it's a big mistake - you need to wash your feet not only in the evening, but every time you take off your shoes. And it doesn't matter whether they are sandals or winter boots. Wash your feet thoroughly, not forgetting the skin between your toes, and with soap.
- Socks and tights
Of course, the socks standing in the corner are verya funny sight. Perhaps, it can even pass for an element of decor. But they clearly do not contribute to a pleasant smell. Therefore, try to change your socks after each wash of feet. After all, with the invention of washing machines, the issue of washing has probably lost its relevance. Also pay attention to the materials from which socks are made - avoid synthetic materials. Cotton, linen, wool - natural materials prevent excessive impression, absorb moisture well and reduce the likelihood of unpleasant foot odor.
- Footwear
All of the above is equally true inregarding footwear. Clean footwear should not only sparkle on the outside, but also be clean on the inside. At least once a week, give your shoes a bath day. Never wear wet shoes - always dry them. And the shoes themselves should ideally be made of natural materials. And shoe deodorants will not be superfluous - there are a huge number of them on sale, so you can easily choose the right product for you. Follow these simple rules and unpleasant foot odor will be a thing of the past! If, despite all your efforts, you cannot cope with the problem, be sure to consult a doctor - a dermatologist. Perhaps you will need more serious measures. We recommend reading:
