Feet

Your feet go through a lot each day and so it’s important to take care of them. We have a number of foot care products and foot cleaning products for all your feet’s needs. Whether it’s fungal nail infections, athlete’s foot, smelly or itchy feet we’ve got a fantastic range of supplements and solutions to help your feet get through each day.

If you’ve been having some issues with your feet recently then it’s time to do something about it. If you’re not sure what the problem is then we’re here to help you understand what you might have and how to get around it. Some common foot problems include:

Athlete’s Foot

Athlete's foot is a common fungal infection that affects the feet. You can usually treat it with creams, sprays or powders, but it can keep coming back. Feet that are suffocated inside tight fitting shoes and socks all day can create a perfect environment for this fungal infection. The infection gets its name because it usually occurred in athletes who experienced skin inflammation on their feet.

However, it was later realised that fungal infection in the feet can occur in non-athletes too, to those whose feet can tend to get damp or sweaty. It doesn’t just affect your toes and can also affect your soles or sides of your feet.

Symptoms of athlete's foot:

• Itchy white patches between your toes
• Red, sore and flaky patches on your feet
• Skin that may crack and bleed

Do’s & Don’ts

Do

• dry your feet after washing them, particularly between your toes – dab them dry rather than rubbing them
• use a separate towel for your feet and wash it regularly
• take your shoes off when at home
• wear clean socks every day – cotton socks are best

Don’t

• don’t scratch affected skin – this can spread it to other parts of your body
• don’t walk around barefoot – wear flip-flops in places like changing rooms and showers
• don’t share towels, socks or shoes with other people
• don’t wear the same pair of shoes for more than 2 days in a row
• don’t wear shoes that make your feet hot and sweaty

If Athlete’s foot isn’t treated, it can spread to your toenails and cause a fungal nail infection.

Fungal Nail Infection

Fungal nail infections usually affect your toenails, but you can get them on your fingernails, too. Fungal nail infections usually start at the edge of the nail and they often then spread to the middle. This causes the nail to become discoloured and lifts off, making it brittle and pieces can break off. This can result in pain and swelling to the skin around the nail, making it very uncomfortable when you walk or when wearing shoes.

Fungal nail infections develop when your feet are constantly warm and damp. You're more likely to get an infection if you wear trainers for a long time and have hot, sweaty feet.

Do’s & Don’ts

Do

• treat athlete's foot as soon as possible to avoid it spreading to nails
• keep your feet clean and dry
• wear clean socks every day
• wear flip-flops in showers at the gym or pool
• throw out old shoes

Don’t

• don’t wear shoes that make your feet hot and sweaty
• don’t share towels
• don’t wear other people's shoes
• don’t share nail clippers or scissors

Smelly Feet

Smelly feet aren't fun for anyone and can be embarrassing, so good personal hygiene and changing your shoes regularly should keep your feet fresh and sweet smelling. The main cause of smelly feet is sweaty feet combined with wearing the same shoes every day. Anyone can get sweaty feet so it’s not something to be concerned about. You’re more likely to get sweaty feet if you’re on your feet all day or wear tight shoes or are under a lot of stress. To manage sweaty or smelly feet, you could try to:

• wash your feet with an antibacterial soap once a day
• dry your feet well after they have been wet, especially between your toes
• try not to wear the same pair of shoes 2 days in a row so they have at least 24 hours to dry out
• change your socks (ideally wool or cotton, not nylon) at least once a day
• keep your toenails short and clean, and remove any hard skin with a foot file (it can become soggy when damp, which provides an ideal home for bacteria)

ShytoBuy Foot Care Products

We’ve given you some handy tips on how to deal with these foot issues but sometimes this might not be enough. It can be awkward and difficult to buy foot care products but luckily for you though we have some great supplements and solutions for all your foot care needs.

We have a number of soaps, oils and creams that are perfect for use from the comfort of your own home. Manuka Naturals is one of the great branded foot care products we offer that uses natural ingredients to help with itching and unwanted odours as well as taking care of nourishing your skin.

Alternatively, if you don’t want to go through the hassle of using creams and oils, then you could opt for an easy to take capsule supplement instead; this works to manage fungal growth making it perfect for the likes of Athlete’s foot.

Overview

It’s safe to say you’re not alone when it comes to foot problems but we’re here to help you take care of your feet without any fuss or embarrassment. It’s always best to deal with the problem as soon as you can. Along with the handy advice mentioned above, discover our fantastic foot care range to work alongside these tips to save you from awkward visits to the doctor or expensive treatments. You’ll be able to wear your favourite heels or favourite trainers without the worry of getting an uncomfortable fungal infection or unwanted smelly feet. Love your feet once again by feeling the benefits of our foot care product range with ShytoBuy today!