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    Why you need to wash your feet every night

    16 Jun 2015 12:47 PM | Posted by
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    How many of you thought that standing in the shower and letting the soapy suds drip down from your body and onto your feet was enough to get them squeaky clean? Yeah, me too. But word is that we actually need to put a bit more effort into washing our feet. And nightly, at that.

    According to podiatrist Emma Supple from the College of Podiatry in the UK, we should be washing our feet as often as we cleanse our face and remove our make-up. Why? “Dirty feet spark irritation, can cause calluses to form, as well as more serious fungal, bacterial and virus infections.”

    Right, I’ll be washing my feet on the regular from now on.

    So, if your nightly (or morning) shower won’t cut it, how do you ensure your feet are properly clean?

    First, start by washing them with an antibacterial soap and a bristle brush. This will thoroughly clean them, and the exfoliation will help to prevent dry, cracked heels and calluses.
    bh recommends: The Goat Skincare Soap with Oatmeal and Eco Tools Bamboo Nail Brush

    Then, you need to make sure your feet are dry afterwards. Like, reallllly dry. Any excess moisture (especially in between your toes) can increase the chances of getting an infection.

    As for extra ways to avoid ending up with nasty foot infections, apply foot cream regularly, let your feet breathe when you sleep (so no socks in bed!), and cut your toenails short.

    Do you wash your feet properly? How do you care for your feet?

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    151 Member Comments

    perthchick 17 Dec 2018 5:16 PM

    I especially used to wash my feet when I went night clubbing. Make up off, clean feet.

    Lucy16 15 Nov 2018 10:53 PM

    I didn’t know this.

    I will add it to my nightly routine!

    Thanks BH!

    Sootyhere 5 Jul 2018 1:00 PM

    Poor old feet get neglected. Will have to give them more care.

    katebeauty27 28 Jun 2018 9:30 PM

    I'm so bad at looking after my feet! They need some TLC!

    Hagen 25 Jun 2018 5:56 PM

    Outdated or still useful?

    Eyeream 12 Feb 2018 5:58 PM

    My feet are so neglected

    Shop A Everyday 29 Jan 2018 1:20 AM

    My feet are so dry lately, I rinse them and pop on some foot cream while I am in the bathroom at night

    onlyoni 17 Sep 2017 9:13 AM

    I should take more care of my feet. I'll start with a bristle brush.

    cosmoslyn 11 Sep 2017 10:16 PM

    i dry brush my feet does that count? usually after gym in the shower though

    Mayy 3 Sep 2017 1:45 PM

    I don't use a brush to wash my feet. I make sure that I wash them well each night.

    ThisIsMe 29 Jun 2017 1:16 PM

    I don't use a brush but I wash them well and make sure they are dry.

    Cheryl Mandy 27 Jun 2017 12:14 PM

    After reading this article, I will definitely start using a bristle brush on my feet and using an antibacterial soap (makes sense)! I hate the thought of fungus growing on them!

    Cynful 30 Mar 2017 3:11 PM

    A good reminder to look after our feet, the poor things have to do the hard work of carrying my butt around all day lol

    ubd2u 20 Mar 2017 8:54 PM

    I thought wearing sandals was what gave you cracked feet. I do keep the toe nails short, but I guess I need to exfoliate as I don't do that very often

    Shop A Everyday 19 Mar 2017 7:29 PM

    Creams absorb in so much better in fresjly washed feet

    moonbaby54 19 Mar 2017 12:32 AM

    I scrub my feet everyday in the shower.

    Goddess..... 17 Mar 2017 7:42 PM

    I always scrub my feet & body all over, I use a body wash that is good for my skin. Palmolive is a great brand & they have all different sorts to choose from. I sometimes get dry feet which is normal I also use a foot buddy that gets rid of my dry skin then I moisture my feet with Garnier body lotion all over. Garnier Body Lotion 400ml you can get in any supermarkets & they have two different types so you can pick the one to your needs.

    Chrystalage 17 Mar 2017 4:37 PM

    A good reminder, poor feet get so neglected

    sootyblack_14 17 Mar 2017 4:09 PM

    I always put Coconut Oil on my feet... It leaves them feeling so soft!!!

    Gail157 17 Mar 2017 4:03 PM

    I have always scrubbed my feet on a daily basis. It is amazing how easy it is to rid yourself of potential calluses when you thoroughly dry your feet as well.

    Shop A Everyday 13 Mar 2017 5:01 PM

    I like to do this and apply some cream, otherwise my feet just feel so dry

    jlsta 10 Mar 2017 3:41 PM

    i will start to wash my feet daily now!

    Vi 1 Mar 2017 12:00 PM

    I do wash my feet properly but not every day, more like every second day. I scrub my feet and apply foot cream when I'm not in a rush.

    skincare junkie 1 Mar 2017 7:26 AM

    I enjoy a bath every now and then. But yes I tend to neglect my feet!

    Thanks to BH the Burts Bee foot cream is great! However the instruction is to wear socks after applying.

    Emma171 28 Feb 2017 4:29 PM

    I should take more care, my feet don't get pampered as much as they should

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