Why should you moisturise your feet?
Our modern lifestyles tend to put a strain on our feet, even though they are our most faithful allies when it comes to getting through our daily activities. Indeed, wearing shoes that are too tight and failing to look after this part of the body can sometimes lead to dry feet, which may cause other problems. Taking care of your feet is therefore an essential part of your daily routine. Keeping your feet well moisturised helps to prevent the development of callosities, corns and calluses, as well as nail fungus and warts.
By adopting a few good habits, you can regain comfort in your day-to-day life, particularly when walking or taking part in sporting activities.
How do you moisturize your feet?
First of all, make sure you check the condition of your feet regularly to spot the early signs of dehydration so that you can treat them promptly.
Before moisturising your feet, start by washing them with warm water and a mild soap. Then dry them thoroughly, especially between the toes, to prevent bacteria from multiplying due to dampness and maceration. Once you’ve finished cleaning your feet, it’s time to moisturise them. To this end, it is important to use products specifically designed for this part of the body, such as those in the URGO range.
URGO products for moisturising your feet
Thanks to its foam technology, URGO Filmomousse Nourishing - Dry to very dry feet - intensely nourishes and permanently moisturises your feet. It helps to reduce rough patches, cracks and corns on the skin, and to prevent the formation of calluses by keeping the feet well moisturised. Filmomousse technology forms a breathable protective film on the skin to help and protect the skin barrier of all feet, without leaving an oily effect on the skin.
The URGO product you need: URGO nourishing Filmomousse®
To moisturise your extremely dry or cracked feet, there is URGO Filmomousse Intense Hydration - Very dry to cracked feet (ages 5 and over) which is suitable for diabetic feet. Thanks to its composition, this medical device intensely hydrates and improves the skin barrier function of very dry to cracked feet. In foam form, it helps to reduce redness, dryness, chapping and cracks, and to soothe the itching caused by a lack of moisture in the feet.
After cleaning your feet, you can also apply URGO Anti-callus Cream for rough skin and persistent calluses. Its formula reduces and softens calluses. Apply the care product once or twice a day to the affected areas, after cleansing them, as part of an intensive 14-day topical treatment to restore soft skin.
How to moisturise your feet at night
Would you like to know how to moisturise your feet at night? To do this, simply apply your foot cream before going to bed and let it moisturise your dry feet all night long. Remember to wear comfortable socks to help the product absorb into your skin more effectively and to protect your bed linen.
Sometimes, moisturising your feet isn’t enough, and cracks can still appear. In this case, use URGO Filmogel® Cracked Heels, a liquid dressing that forms a protective film on the crack to promote healing. Furthermore, if you have rough patches, we recommend URGO Hard patch Treatment. Glycerine helps to soften the hard patch. Thanks to their hydrocolloid mass, these dressings relieve pain from the first application.
