How to Have Beautiful Feet in Six Easy Steps

I get asked often how I keep my feet so nice. Well, I'm giving up all my secrets here...

Beautiful feet are acquired. They come from attention to details and dedication, but it's not really that hard. Just a few habits you can lean can easily get used to. Soon they'll be second-nature, and you'll be taken by surprise when people compliment your lovely feet!

Now, to be fair, I can't help you if you have some genetic issue that gave you an extra toe, or if you don't like the over all shape of your foot. But I can help you have the healthiest smoothest skin possible, even on misshaped feet.

Air Dry
When you get out of the bath or pool, dry your feet off as much as possible with a towel first. Then, relax somewhere you can prop your feet up while you wait for them to air dry the rest of the way. Don't put on any footwear while your feet are still damp from the water.

Stay Dry
Never wear wet socks or shoes! Whether you've stepped in a puddle, or just sweat throughout the day, try to get your feet dry as soon as possible. Carry an extra set of dry socks in your purse or your car's glove compartment. That way you'll always be prepared if what you're wearing gets wet.

Lotion
This is my favorite tip to having beautiful feet! Every night, right before you go to bed, apply a thick layer of lotion to your feet and rub it in well. The foot rubbing will help your circulation, plus it's very relaxing. Use enough lotion that your feet will still have a layer of it unabsorbed, then slide on clean sock. During the night, the extra lotion will soak into your feet, making them extra soft and well-moisturized.

Wear Shoes Outside
Going barefooted outside is one of the worst things you can do to your feet. Aside from the traditional danger of stepping on things such as rusty nails, there are many other things that you can step on and damage your feet. Your yard may contain stinging insects, fertilizers and pesticides, dog poop, even something and simple as a sharp twig. All of these things can keep your feet from staying beautiful. Keep protective footwear on whenever you're outside.

Clean Socks
Put on clean socks every day, or more often if you can manage it. Dirty socks lock in moisture and bacteria. Growing bacteria on your feet not only smells bad, but it can also damage your skin, leaving sores. (Not beautiful!) Pull on clean dry socks at every opportunity.

Raise Them Up
Several times a day, put your feet up, so that they're above your heart. This lets the excess fluid, (and the waste products it carries), drain out. If you're on your feet the whole day, gravity will pull all those fluids down until your feet are painful and swollen out of shape.

Follow these tips and you too can have truly beautiful feet!

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