Foot odour can be very offensive and embarrassing,it is caused by the reaction of sweat with bacteria from the skin. The rates at which individuals sweat differs from one person to another. while some sweat moderately, others sweat excessively. Sweat on its own is odorless but when it comes in
contact with bacteria, it smells really bad.
Shoes and socks provides an enabling environment for sweat and bacteria to mingle. when this happens it bring out terrible odour that cannot be ignored. Wearing socks and shoes that doesn't allow evaporation traps moisture from the feet, and bacteria's will start to grow.The bacteria's first sticks to the shoes and socks but eventually, it will stick to the skin and cause the foot to smell.
Footwear is not the only cause of foot odour, others includes:
contact with bacteria, it smells really bad.
Shoes and socks provides an enabling environment for sweat and bacteria to mingle. when this happens it bring out terrible odour that cannot be ignored. Wearing socks and shoes that doesn't allow evaporation traps moisture from the feet, and bacteria's will start to grow.The bacteria's first sticks to the shoes and socks but eventually, it will stick to the skin and cause the foot to smell.
Footwear is not the only cause of foot odour, others includes:
- Stress
- Medication
- Alcohol
- Drugs
- Hormonal Changes
- Poor Hygiene
You can minimize or prevent Foot Odour by:
- Washing your feet daily with soap and water
- Wear clean socks daily
- Keep your feet dry always
- Air your shoes properly
- Keep your toenails trimmed
- Wear cotton socks not nylon
The following are Home Remedies for Foot Odour:
Baking Soda: Add one tablespoon of baking soda into 4 cups of warm water. Soak your feet in it for 15-20 minutes.
Lavender oil:Put drops of lavender essential oil in warm water. Soak your feet in it for 15-20 minutes
Epsom Salt: Put two teaspoon of Epsom salt in 8 cups of warm water.Soak your feet in it for 10 - 15 minutes.
Salt: Put some kosher salt in lukewarm water, soak your feet in it for 30 minutes. Then let your feet dry naturally.
Vegetable oil: Take a few drops of vegetable oil in your psalms and rub it well on your feet.
Black Tea: Boil two black tea bags in 4 cups of water, dilute the solution in 1/2 bowl of water.Soak your feet in the solution for 30 minutes. Do this on daily basis for one week.
Prevent smelly and stinky feet with the above Home Remedies.
Prevent smelly and stinky feet with the above Home Remedies.
