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Keep your feet healthy this monsoon

Monsoons are here and you will surely want to enjoy the weather by being out in the rain. But don't neglect your feet. Read on for tips on how to maintain healthy and beautiful feet this summer.

Written by Editorial Team | Updated : July 2, 2019 5:55 PM IST

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Healthy Feet

Monsoons do bring us relief from the heat but cause many health problems. The humidity levels escalate during monsoons and this is not good for our skin. Most people are willing to work extra on their face and hair. But our poor feet are generally ignored. Our feet are prone to serious infections as they have to jump over puddles, wade through mud and dirt and wear soggy footwear when it rains. Bacterial and fungal infections like ringworm, itchiness and skin rash are very common during this season. Also, if you have wet feet for a long time you can be more prone to infections. Here, we tell you how you can take care of your feet and keep them healthy and beautiful this monsoons.

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Moisturiser

Always moisturise your feet:Moisturise your feet daily as the rains can make your skin dry. You can also massage your feet with almond oil for a soft and supple effect.

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Finally

Scrub your feet to exfoliate. Apply sunscreen and moisturizer on your feet, especially if you wear open-toed sandals.

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Closed Shoes

Washing your footwear is important:Wash your footwear whenever you come home during the rains. Wash your shoes or sandal in anti- bacterial water and let them air dry. If possible, put them in sunlight for a few hours.