Top Ten Foot Care Tips Over 10 Days. Day 9

9. Take Care of Sweaty Feet

Sweaty and smelly feet are an embarrassing problem for many.

wear cotton socks

Your feet have a huge number of sweat glands that produce about ½ cup of sweat in normal circumstances.

Perspiration creates the perfect environment for bacteria to breed and ultimately leads to smelly feet. When dirt and sweat stay on your feet too long, they can even lead to athlete’s foot and other foot infections.

Always wear cotton socks and change your socks daily to prevent foot odor.

Avoid wearing socks made of synthetic fibers as well as excessively tight pantyhose, which trap moisture.

Keep your shoes clean to reduce odor.

Try sprinkling baby powder or talcum powder in your shoes before you put them on to help prevent sweaty odor.

Allow your feet to breathe by taking your shoes off after you get home.

Keep your toenails free from nail polish from time to time.