Although cracked, dry and callous feet are a common problem, they are also very unpleasant to look at. Not just that, if not taken care of in time, they can also intensify problems and lead to various bacterial and fungal disorders. Hence, it is very important to give your feet some care and nourishment but if you are running short on time, we have an easy peasy home remedy which can make your feet look nice again and all you need to do is run through your bathroom cabinet!
Wondering what the secret ingredient we are talking about here is? It is mouthwash!
Using mouthwash to treat cracked feet is a very common hack on the internet but if you are concerned about its efficacy, we have some shocking news to tell. Mouthwashes not just give you a fresh breath and squeaky clean, germ-free mouth but it can also help you treat callousness of the skin.
As it turns out, there are plenty of more uses for your dental hygiene products than just keeping your mouth clean. Just like mouthwashes work to fight the bacteria and germs residing inside your mouth, mouthwashes can help you get rid of the grime and callousness on the heels and around the toes. They contain active ingredients in them, menthol and thymol which are rich in antifungal properties and work against bacteria and dead skin. What makes it an easy choice to use is because they are relatively safer to use. Just one soak can show visible results.
You can also include vinegar, another kitchen ingredient to prevent foot odor and infections. Vinegar contains diluted acetic acid, which is good to fight fungal infections. This home remedy made out of vinegar and menthol rich mouthwash can treat bad feet problems in an easy way. This remedy is also sometimes used to treat athlete’s foot and onychomycosis, primarily known as toenail fungus.
How to make it:
-1 cup of your regular cleaning, antiseptic mouthwash
-1 cup vinegar (you can also use apple cider vinegar)
-2 to4 cups of warm water
Mix mouthwash and vinegar in warm water and then soak your feet in a tub for 20-30 minutes. The thymol will fight the germs and start to peel away the dead skin.
Tips
-If you are someone who has sensitive skin, consider doing a patch test beforehand. The soak can cause mild irritation so it is in your best interest to try this test beforehand.
-If you have athlete’s foot, try this home remedy along with other treatment options. You should also practice hygiene to keep foot odor and infections at bay.
– Keeping feet dry and clean, wearing the right kind of socks can prevent fungal infections from coming back.
