How To Treat Dead Skin And Bad Smell On Feet

The feet naturally exfoliate and form dead skin on feet which is one of the major causes of smelly feet.
Other catalysts include sweating especially when in closed shoes, which provides a warm and moist
feeding ground for bacteria that breaks down sweat and dead skin cells and contribute to the
production of ammonia and volatile fatty acids thus resulting in bad and smelly feet. Despite not being
painful, the presence of dry, cracked, or hanging dead skin on the feet is uncomfortable even to look at.
Below are four and the best-proven methods to get rid of dead skin on the feet and the bad smell for
good.

The most commonly used method is the use of a pumice stone that is a natural lava stone. You will need
warm water as well to soak both your feet and the pumice stone in for 10 minutes to soften them. Then
gently while focusing on the top layer of the skin, rub the stone in a circular motion around the foot.
After getting rid of the dead skin, then apply lotion to help make the feet softer.

Foot scrubs of different kinds can be found in pharmacy stores. While shopping for one, be keen to look
for one with granules that will be effective in getting rid of dead skin. Foot scrubs are easy to make even
at home. The do it yourself procedure involves a simple process of diluting two tablespoons of sea salt
into equal amounts of lemon juice and baby oil. Once done, apply the scrub directly to your foot and rub
with your palm, sponge or a foot scrub brush. Then rinse the scrub neatly with warm water after use.

Another way to soften feet and remove dead skin is the use of vinegar. Vinegar soaking involves the use
of any type of vinegar; white or apple cider vinegar being the best popular options. Create the soak with
the use of cool water as warm water may further dry your feet. Mix the vinegar with water in a ratio of
1:2 respectively then soak feet for up to 10 minutes. Pumice stone could be used after if desired and for
better results. Afterwards, apply moisturizer, coconut oil or petroleum jelly then put on socks to seal the
moisture. Other types of soaks that help remove dead or dry feet skin include lemon water soak and
baking soda soak. However, they are not highly recommended as they may interfere with the skin’s
natural pH balance and escalate the crisis.

Paraffin wax, which is often used especially in nail salons as a part of pedicure treatment can also be
implemented at home using an at-home paraffin wax bath or by melting the wax in a pan before
transferring it to a bowl that you can dip your feet. The wax should not be too hot as it can burn or
irritate the skin. It is melted at a medium temperature of around 51 degrees Celsius (125 degrees
Fahrenheit) so be sure to use a thermometer. During treatment, dip your feet severally in the wax until
several layers of wax are applied then wrap your feet in plastic and wait for the wax to harden then you
can remove it along with dead skin on the feet. Do not use paraffin wax if you have a rash or open sore
at the feet, lost feeling in your feet or if having poor blood circulation.