Refresh and rejuvenate your skin this monsoon!

Expert tips by Dr. Sangeeta Amladi, Head Medical Services, Kaya Skin Clinic

Monsoon brings relief from the blistering and scorching heat of the summer and revives and rejuvenates your spirits. Although it brings joy and happiness, they do bring lots of skin related problems as well. These bacterial infections can not only damage the skin but can also affect tissues and ligaments if left untreated. So, you need to take special care of your feet in monsoon to guard against fungal infections

Foot Care Tips:

·       Effective cleansing of feet is very important as they would be exposed to lot of grime and muck

·       Do not forget to completely dry your feet so as to prevent fungal infections

·     Avoid wearing boots as these would hold water for a longer duration, creating a soggy environment for your feet

·       A home pedicure should be done once a week.  This would consist of soaking feet in warm water to which you can add 3-4 drops of Savlon, for 15-20 minutes, followed by cleansing your nails and scrubbing your feet with a foot scraper. Complete the pedicure by applying a light moisturizer

·  When you go for pedicure, ensure that the instruments used are sterilized/ cleansed with disinfectants, or if possible use your personal instruments. Also instruct your aesthetician to avoid pushing the cuticles as toe nail fungal infections are very common in monsoons