You may find it strange and awkward if I suggest you to not use soap. Soap is one of the most important part of your toiletries and very useful to wash and clean your skin. Though, Soaps are useful for cleansing off dust particles, dirt and excess oils, it will also remove essential fatty oils from your skin.

Soaps are alkaline in nature and our skin is acidic. Soaps are harsh and harmful to your skin as it strips off your skin. Even if you use glycerin or syndet based soaps, it may harm your skin too. So, if you have sensitive or dry skin then you should completely avoid using soaps and switch to body was or shower gel. And if you have tough, hard and oily skin then you should choose your soaps carefully which is mild enough to just strip off excess oils from your skin and not essential elements of your skin.

While soaps are damaging, body wash is a good alternative for that as it cleans your skin without stripping off your skin and removing essential elements of your skin. Another benefit of bodywash is that it’s more hygienic. Because soaps are touched by many users while bodywash is stored in closed container, so elements in air doesn’t affect them and use by multiple persons also have no impact on it’s hygene. Additionally bodywash comes with additional moisturizer which are skin friendly and helps to keep your skin soft and supple.

Facial skin is more important as it stays exposed to air and outer environment. Hence it will require extra moisturizer and extra care which your regular soaps fail to provide. Hence for cleaning your face, you should use face wash especially made for facial skin.

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Our foot have a lot to contend with. There are not only tasked with carrying your entire body weight for up to 10,000 steps a day, but also squashed into an unhealthy array of sweaty trainers, smelly socks, high heels and flip-flops. Mostly men and women who suffering from foot problems are not taking proper care of their feet and wearing the wrong kind of shoes for too long. Here we discuss some common foot related problems and their solution.

Corns and Calluses

Corns and calluses are thick, hardened layers of skin which is developing on bony areas of the feet. They are caused due to badly fitting shoes that can be painful or nasty. If the corn is very painful then it is best to consult chiropodist. They can remove the corns. But if the problem is serious then may fit you for orthotic insoles that sit in your shoes and will accurate any imbalance in the way you walk.

To prevent it avoid shoes that are too tight or have very high heels because it apply pressure on your foot. Also avoid too loose shoes because your foot will slide and rub. Eliminate early sign of hardened skin with pumice stone.

Bunions

Bunions are painful bony swelling at the base of the big toe. It caused by shoes that restrict the feet. Bunions can run in families. You can use pad that will relieve the pressure on the big toe joint. This specially made orthotic insoles will help the feet work properly. If the condition is serious then with surgery the swollen tissue and part of the bone can be removed.

Avoid heels higher than two and a quarter inches for long periods because they slop the foot forward forcing the toes together. Be sure that your shoes don’t squeeze your toes together; there should be space between the tip of your toes and the end of the shoes.

Verrucas

Verrucas are warts which caused by viral infection. It’s generally found on the soles of the feet or between toes. Some types can start like a small pink area with a few black dots that develop into a larger brown area with hardened skin and some types can present differently. The solution is to be alert for skin changes. If the verrucas doesn’t hurt then it is best to leave it alone. Let your body’s immune system deal with it or you can try over the counter treatments which is available by your chemist. If the verrucas are large or painful then consult a chiropodist that can freeze the area to kill virus.

To prevent verrucas always wear flip-flops because they are caused by contact with the virus that prosper in humid area like swimming pools and communal showers.

Athlete’s foot

Athlete’s foot is caused by a fungal infection which causes painful, inflamed patches of the skin between toes that then crack and flake. In it toenails become infected, thickening and turning brown, it may have unpleasant smell. You can go for over the counter treatment with your chemist. If the toenail is infected then consult a chiropodist so they can file down the nail and prescribe a topical solution to fight the infection.

To prevent it change your socks or tights every day. You can wear sandals also because they allow air to circulate between the toes. Always dry the area between toes after baths and showers because fungus prospers on humidity.

Fallen arches

This common complaint occurs when the arch of the foot collapses and become flat. It can cause painful, achy feet and calves. To treat this problem pain relief and special insoles can be used. But in severe cases surgery may be required.

Avoid high heels for long periods because heels cause your muscles to tighten and your ankle can’t bend properly. So the muscles in your foot arch try to compensate and can break or collapse.

In grown toenails

Ingrown toenails happen when growing nails become painfully imbedded in the skin at the sides. Soak your feet in saltwater to prevent infection and to reduce swelling. Don’t cut toenail yourself, but see a chiropodist as soon as possible. If the toes become infected then they may have to remove the nail particle under local anesthesia.

Avoid badly fitting shoes which are either too loose or restrict the toes together. Don’t cut your toe nails too short, follow the outline of your toe and file away any sharp edges.

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