You know what’s worse than taking off your shoes and seeing your cracked heels? It’s the fact that others can see the horrible sight whenever you wear slippers. If you ever want to avoid the embarrassment of having to hide your feet whenever you go to a place where you need to wear slippers, it’s time to start taking care of your feet.

If your feet are unhealthy, you also need to deal with corns, bunions and blisters besides the cracked heels. For professional models, feet are the most important tools of their trade. Even if you’re not a model, you know that you cannot go on with these feet disorders. Besides being unsightly, you risk more diseases and more stress after a long day at work if you come home with foot sores and smelly feet.

A lot of foot problems are because of our inability to take care of our feet. Wearing the proper foot wear is one way to alleviate the pain. Proper scrubbing is also necessary, especially when you have foot sores. You should never break your blisters, but if they do break, you should try to avoid inflammation by immediately rinsing in water.

Use exfoliates to deal with corns. Also, treat your feet like you would treat your face. Use the gentlest ingredients, preferably products with moisturizers. If you can, soak your feet in a good soap solution at least twice a week to soften the tissues and make them more receptive to foot lotions and balms.

Air out your feet if they smell. If you use band-aid on foot sores, you should remove them to air out the wound when you get home. You should also avoid wearing restrictive foot gear when you’re home so that your feet can breathe.

Bunions can be healed by wearing shoes that have a wide toe box. Consult your podiatrist for more information on products you can use to heal your wounds. Diabetes patients also need to consult health practitioners for proper foot care.

Some women claim that good shoes cost a fortune. It cannot be denied that the most comfortable shoes are the expensive ones. Look for shoes that are comfortable and fashionable at the same time, even if they’re a bit pricey. Those inexpensive pointy toe shoes are cute and in-style but your feet might suffer greatly if you insist on wearing them.

Ensure that your feet are dry and clean before putting on your shoes. Remember, you will be wearing shoes the whole day, so you only have the mornings and the evenings to care for your bare feet. Putting on your shoes and socks when your feet are wet will make you prone to bacterial and fungal infections. Choose a hypoallergenic foot powder to keep your feet dry during the day.

If you have athlete’s foot, it is advisable to change your towel daily. Bacteria may stay on garments (especially those that are often wet) for up to four weeks. Medication and care for your feet will amount to nothing if the bacteria keep coming back. Also, never use someone else’s towel, as you may be spreading infection or you may be contracting another strain of bacteria that could cause foot sores.

If you choose to have your pedicure at home, always make sure you soak your feet in sea salt or water first so that you can soften your feet before treatment. Remove all traces of your old polish before you put on a new coat. Get a foot massage regularly so that the circulation of blood in your legs reach your feet properly.