Choosing the right shoes and socks
If you want to have lovely feet for the summer, we recommend taking a closer look at the shoes and socks you usually wear. This is because overly tight shoes cause excessive friction and pressure when walking. This phenomenon very often leads to dryness of the skin on the feet, which can encourage the formation of callosities (thickening of the skin in response to external irritants). These callosities can turn into corns or even cracks. All these nuisances that we’d really like to hide away when the warmer weather arrives.
To avoid this, choose shoes that are the right size and provide proper support for your feet without being too tight. Limit the height of your heels to 4 centimetres to avoid putting too much pressure on your toes or heel. When it comes to socks, try to opt for natural fibres such as wool or cotton, rather than synthetic fibres, which can cause the skin to become waterlogged, thereby increasing the risk of verrucas1.
Take care of your nails
Having beautiful feet for the summer also means keeping your nails well-groomed all year round. The appearance of your toenails plays a big part in the overall look of your feet, which is why it’s important to look after them. Start by cutting your nails correctly: cut them straight (at a 90° angle) and not too short, clean the underside of the nails, file them and then cut the cuticles around the nails.
This is the ideal routine for preventing ingrown toenails or foot injuries1. You should also limit the use of nail varnish and eat a balanced diet to keep your nails healthy.
Beautiful feet for summer thanks to good hydration
After showering, dry your feet thoroughly with a clean towel, paying particular attention to the spaces between your toes. This will help to minimise maceration, which can lead to nail fungus.
Then moisturise your feet with suitable products such as URGO Filmomousse Nourishing - Dry to very dry feet. Its formula intensely moisturises dry skin and effectively reduces rough patches, helping you to have beautiful feet for the summer.
For cracked feet, there is URGO Filmomousse Intense Moisturising – very dry to cracked feet (ages 5 and over), which is suitable for diabetic feet. Also available as a foam, it helps to reduce cracks and soothes the itching caused by dry feet. This foam should be applied twice a day (in the morning and in the evening) to the affected areas of the foot and may be applied between the toes without increasing the risk of bacterial infection.
In addition, and as a general rule, check the condition of your nails and feet regularly to spot any abnormalities and ensure they are treated promptly.
The URGO product you need: URGO Filmomousse® Intense hydration
Treating problems to keep your feet looking their best
Sometimes preventive measures are not enough and problems can arise. In this case, it is important to give your feet the care they need. If you develop cracked heels, we recommend URGO Filmogel® Cracked Heels (ages 3 and over). When it comes into contact with the air, its liquid dressing forms a protective layer that fills the crack and helps it to heal.
And if you get a blister, use URGO Ultra-Discreet Heel Blister Treatment. This hydrocolloid dressing protects the blister from pressure and rubbing, whilst remaining completely discreet, so you can wear open-toed shoes all summer long.
By following a regular foot care routine, keeping your feet moisturised and choosing the right shoes, you can easily have beautiful feet for the summer. Look after your feet, and you will be able to show them off with confidence in your favourite sandals this summer.The right product for you: URGO Filmogel® Cracked Heels
