Daily Routine To Soften Dry Rough Feet

The skin on the feet does get dried naturally than any other part of the body. When you have dry rough feet, action must be taken to soften and get the feet back to its previous state.

Dry rough feet could occur as a result of long winter in socks and also exposing of the feet to long summer months. Exposing the feet or wearing sandals can be difficult for someone with dry and rough feet largely due to the way it looks.



How to soften rough feet at home


Below are daily routine to soften dry rough feet.
  • Wash your feet or take a shower.

  • Soak your feet for about 10 to 15 minutes to soften the skin on the feet. Do this in a foot tub or any basin, bowl or container that can comfortably contain or accommodate your feet. If the container you are using cannot contain your feet, then you can soak one foot at a time. When soaking the other foot, you have to replace water or add more warm water to the existing water.

  • After soak, pat your feet dry and use pumice stone to remove dead skin from the feet. Pay attention to the balls and heels of your feet.

  • Apply a good moisturizing cream on the feet. There are several over the counter foot moisturizing cream you can use on the foot. If you cannot lay your hands on any of them, you can use Vaseline, vegetable oil or petroleum jelly on the feet.

  • To ensure that the moisturizing cream or moisturizer which you have applied on the feet stays on the skin, then wear socks. A pair of socks preferably cotton socks when worn on the feet after applying moisturizer will help to lock in moisture in the feet. For better result you will have to do this at night, so that you have to wear the socks overnight.

  • In the morning, remove socks and reveal a more improved and softer feet.

When done daily, this routine will help to softer dry rough feet.

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