Remedy for feet odor

The unpleasant smell coming from the feet can put a person in an awkward position and spoil the impression of him around them. The main reason for this in most cases is increased sweating. With prolonged wearing of the same pair of shoes, especially closed, poorly air-permeable, made of synthetic materials, favorable conditions for the development of bacteria, which cause the appearance of a bad smell.

How to get rid of bad feet?

Frequent water procedures, changing shoes and socks do not always save from this problem. In this case, special pharmacy and store products can come to the rescue - antiperspirants, creams, ointments, aerosols, etc., which not only mask the unpleasant odor, but also fight excessive sweating and development of bacteria. Here are the names of some effective drugs:

• Teimurov paste ;
• cream-deodorant "DEOcontrol" ("Kalina");
• cream "ChistoStop" ("VIS" Cosmetics ");
• Formagel;
• Spray "Odour Control Neutra-Activ 3 in 1" (Scholl);
• spray «Foot works» (Avon);
• cream-deodorant «Lavande Bio 12h foot» (Yves Rocher).

Folk remedies against the smell of feet

However, no less effective are the folk remedies for the smell of the feet, the best of which we will consider next.

Every day before going to bed, you should do ten-minute contrasting foot baths using one of the following solutions:

• solution of potassium permanganate light pink shade;
• decoction of the bark of oak (4 tablespoons per 2 liters of water);
• decoction of the vine (4 tablespoons per 2 liters of water);
• decoction of walnut leaves (3 tablespoons per 2 liters of water);
• Saline solution (3 tablespoons salt to 2 liters of water).

To prevent the appearance of an unpleasant odor, it is recommended to place a bay leaf under the insole.

Home cream, which reduces sweating and prevents the appearance of foot odor:

1. Combine in equal proportions starch (corn or potato), baking soda and olive oil.
2. Add 2 - 3 drops of mint essential oil.
3. Rub on the night after the foot baths.
4. At night, you can wear cotton socks, which put on a teaspoon of powdered oak bark.
5. Before you wear socks or tights, you should sprinkle washed feet with talc or ordinary baby powder.
6. At night, you can rub a few drops of lavender essential oil into the skin of your feet.