Foot Care Tips for Summer: 5 Things You Should be Doing
May 28, 2024
I’m sure you’re just as excited as we are for it to be warming up outside. As school ends and the days get longer, there is so much to go out and do. With all the fun activities, it’s important not to forget to care for our feet. Here are 5 things you should be doing this summer to keep your feet heathy.
Don’t go Barefoot
With so many outdoor summer activities coming up, it can be tempting to go barefoot. You might be at the pool, lake, playing in your backyard, or even at a park. In all those situations, it’s important to be wearing shoes. Keeping your shoes on lowers the risk of getting a cut on your foot or developing a fungus.
A better alternative to going barefoot would be to bring sandals or water shoes to your next outdoor activity.
Apply Sunscreen to Your Feet
Most of us remember to apply sunscreen on our face, shoulders, and back. But the feet can get forgotten about. To prevent the tops of your feet from getting a nasty sunburn, make sure to be thorough when you apply your sunscreen and don’t forget your feet!
Don’t Forget to Moisturize
Just like when it comes to sunscreen, our feet can get neglected when it comes to moisturizing. For those of us living in a desert, warmer temperatures don’t mean our air is any less dry. It’s still just as important to moisturize our feet in the summer as it is in the winter.
Keep Band-Aids and First-Aid Kit with You
No matter how prepared you are, accidents are going to happen. It is so common to step on something accidentally. To avoid any hiccups in the road, make sure to always be prepared with a first-aid kit with you.
Rest/Ice When You Need to
A lot of peoples’ physical activity naturally increases as the temperature increases. Because of this, your body and your feet might not be used to the level of activity you’re doing. As you are enjoying everything that summer has to offer, don’t forget to rest and ice your feet when you need to.
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