How to foot oder Deodorizing secrets

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it may sound elementary.the experts agree, but you should keep your feet scrupulously clean. use warm, soapy water and wash your feet as often as needed-several times a day if you perspire a lot or notice an odor. scrub gently with a soft brush, even between your toes, and be sure to dry your feet thoroughly.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • antiperspirant deodorant,natural fiber socks, plastic wrap. 1/2 cup kosher salt,
Step1
after washing, apply foot powder,cornstarch,or an antifungal spray. another good method for keeping feet cool and dry, is to treat your shoes- sprinkle the insides with talcom powder or cornstarch. the key to controlling odor is to use either an antiperspirant or a deodorant right on your feet. you can buy foot deodorant or simply use your underarm brand. be aware, however that although deodorant eliminate odor, they don't stop perspiration.antiperspirants take care of both problems.products that contain aluminum chloride hexahydrate are recommended.but don't use an antiperspirtant if you have active athlete's foot. lesions because it will sting. in addition ,you can use roll-on products rather then spray's because most of a spray's antiperspirant action is lost in the air.use the product two or three times a day in the beginning, then gradually cut back to once a day.
Step2
try this night treatment to help dry up feet, wash your feet thoroughly with rubbing alcohol to dry and cool them. then apply a heavy-duty deodorant such as mitchum to the bottom of each foot. cover the foot with plastic wrap. (to induce sweating so the deodorantcan penetrate the foot better) pull a sock over the the wrap and sleep with it on. in the morning, wash off the excess powder. repeat every night for one week. then once or twice a week as needed.
Step3
take frequent soaks. various soaking agents can help keep the feet dry.which may also control odor. for extra sweaty feet soak in a solution of 1/2 cup kosher salt,(which is coarser then ordinary table salt) in 1 pint of water. then soak for 10 to 20 minutes at a time. another acid foot bath is 1/2 cup vinegar to 1 quart of water. soak for 15 minutes twice a week.

Tips & Warnings

  • watch what you eat. as bizzare as it may sound,when you eat spicy or pungent foods(such as onions,peppers,garlic, or scallions), the essence of these odors can be excreted through the sweat glands on your feet. so, yes, your feet can end up smelling like your lunch.
  • diabetics and those with impaired circulation should not use these treatments.instead, seek the advice of a Dr.

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