Ever go for a pedicure and wonder if your nail tech can smell your feet? Now we are getting personal! As colder weather arrives, your toes go back in to socks and closed shoes. Add a little sweat and here we have the ingredients for a classic case of foot odor. But really, what can we do for that? Does anything really work? What is causing the odor in the first place? Step in for a stinky ride and let’s jump in to this embarrassing topic feet first!
When your feet are in socks, inside shoes, stuffed up, they can’t breathe! It is like they are in a sauna, and when moisture gets trapped and has the inability to dry properly, bacteria forms. What are bacteria?
Bacteria are microorganisms too small for the naked eye to see.
They aren’t friendly little guys either, which is why they make your feet smell bad when/if they form inside your socks or on your skin. If not taken care of, they can cause disease. So what can you do about this? Sure, you’ve washed them, scrubbed them, maybe even used a special kind of soap, multiple times a day. This seems like the answer but just because you wash them does not mean that the bacteria is gone. When you put your feet in your shoes the next day, the odor comes back. To put your mind to rest, we have 4 tips to reduce and prevent foot odor.
1. If you wear closed-toed shoes, pick a pair of socks that are made of wicking material. Cotton socks trap moisture.
2. Don’t ever wear the same pair of footwear two days in a row. If your feet sweat, not only are your socks filled with moisture but your shoes are too, and they need a day at least to dry out.
3. Use deodorant! Your feet when in shoes is a dark, moist place. So like other areas of the body where you may use it, don’t forget to include your feet! You can even spray your insoles with deodorant.
4. Washing them does help, but make sure your feet are completely dry before putting them into any closed item. This is especially affective for people who tend to shower in the morning.
If you follow those 4 steps and you find that it is still a potent problem, or if you find yourself excessively sweating and not just on your feet, you should visit a doctor. There is a condition for people who produce an overabundance of sweat called hyperhidrosis, and it is treatable.
Lastly, do not be afraid to talk to your nail tech about this!
They are more than willing to assist you in finding a helpful product, give you tips on what to do, or simply just relate. This problem is common, so remember you are not the only one!
We know what you’re thinking. 3 ways to Unwash your hair? Why would you want to do that? There is a new method to hair-care madness and it’s not what you may expect to hear. Say adieu to your shampoo, and become part of the “co-wash” movement! What is this you may ask? It’s a method of cleansing your hair by substituting your shampoo with conditioner! For example, you would shampoo your hair on day 1, then days 2-6, wet it but only use conditioner, then style your hair as normal. Once you feel that your hair has an overabundance of product build-up, or seems to be too oily, you would start over again with shampoo. What this does is minimize the days you vigorously cleanse your hair with detergents, which aids in the stripping of your color and natural oils. Using this method, you will find that your hair has more shine, volume, vibrancy and smoothness. You can do this at home with your own products, however there is a fresh line of only 3 products which will effectively bring the “co-wash” movement to life!
Unwash is the new line of cleansing conditioners which use “emulsifiers in place of detergents to lift off oils and dirt without stripping”.
These 3 new products are:
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he Bio-Cleansing Conditioner replaces shampoo! It is unique due to its lack of detergents, replaced with emulsifiers to cleanse the hair. This is a product that you would use daily, similar to shampoo but yet so different! Its unique formula attracts and removes dirt and surface build-up without stripping the hair of its healthy, natural oils. Its perks? The hair is left clean, soft, more manageable, free of frizz and full of bounce, body and natural vibrant beauty.
The Anti-Residue Rinse was designed to safely eliminate styling build-up. A pH-balanced reset button for your hair, it lifts away the bad without stripping away natural oils and moisture to maintain balanced, healthier-looking, more beautiful hair. This product can be a substitute to the Bio-Cleansing Conditioner on days when you feel like you may need a more powerful cleanse.
Utilizing sea buckthorn, argan and coconut oils to infuse post-cleansed strands, the Hydrating Masque is the perfect finishing touch. This product safely guards your hair’s moisture balance and the naturally restorative oils and extracts replenish your hair’s vitality. Leaving the hair feeling softer, smoother and healthier with more body, beauty and shine, the Hydrating Masque is ideal to use after the Anti-Residue Rinse, or whenever you feel like your hair may need a deep condition.
So what do you think? Go against what you’ve always followed, break the rules, let your hair down and Unwash!
