do u care?

how much do u care for ur feet? this i ask my self! i dont!
i buy various product for my face....to remove the pimples, sometimes whitening cream(my mom forces me hehehe)
but for my feet...nothing!..this is bad..i think to myself...
our feet is very important... we use it everyday!

so i did some research...on how to take care our feet....

i think the common problem is cracked heels...its very ugly..n its worse when u can feel it when u rub ur feet againts carpet...

actually cracked heels are known as Calluses(i think) - Thick and hard areas of skin. It can appear anywhere on the feet where persistent rubbing or uneven pressure occurs. The most common places are the heel, the ball of the foot and the side of the toes. As time goes by calluses may become cracked and painful or develop into corns. BAD!

so how to take care?

• Apply a moisturizing cream twice daily to the affected heels.
  
• Use pumice stone to reduce the thickness of the hard skin.
• Avoid open backed shoes or thin soled shoes
• Buy shoes with a good shock absorbing sole
• Never try to pare down the hard skin your self with a razor blade or a pair of scissors! This is madness!

i like this (i found this from http://www.myhomeremedies.com/topic.cgi?topicid=87)
"no joke urinate in the shower and swish your feet in it whenever you shower wash as usual your feet will never stink again. the clorine in your urine kills the bacteria on contact."
try it n let me know if it works....

i think this is easy (http://www.pioneerthinking.com/rfootcare.html)

use paper towel(s) lemon juice
Mix together (in a bowl) half water, half lemon juice. Then gently dip paper towel into the mixture and apply to feet. Softens, removes odors, and smooths.

more on self care (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/corns-and-calluses/DS00033/DSECTION=9)

These suggestions may help clear up corns and calluses:

• Use over-the-counter pads. Apply pads to protect areas where corns and calluses develop. Be careful using over-the-counter liquid corn removers or medicated corn pads. These contain salicylic acid, which can irritate skin and lead to infection, especially in people with diabetes and poor circulation.
• Soak your hands or feet. Soaking your hands or feet in warm, soapy water softens corns and calluses. This can make it easier to remove the thickened skin.
• Thin your thickened skin. During or after bathing, rub corns or calluses with a pumice stone or washcloth to help remove a layer of toughened skin. Don't use a pumice stone if you have diabetes because your risk of infection is higher. Whether or not you have diabetes, don't cut or shave corns or calluses. Doing so could lead to an infection.
• Moisturize your skin. Apply moisturizer to hands and feet to help keep your skin soft.
• Wear comfortable shoes. Stick to loosefitting, cushioned shoes until your corn or callus disappears. Also, wear socks that fit properly.

Carrying for toenails are also necessary .If ur nails are:

• Thickened
• Brittle, crumbly or ragged
• Distorted in shape
• Flat or dull, having lost luster and shine
• Yellow, green, brown or black in color, caused by debris building up under your nail

then u hv to do something..maybe this can help

• Don't abuse your nails. To prevent nail damage, don't use your fingernails as tools to pick, poke or pry things.
• Don't bite your nails or pick at your cuticles. These habits can damage the nail bed. Even a minor cut alongside your nail can allow bacteria or fungi to enter and cause an infection (paronychia). Because your nails grow slowly, an injured nail retains signs of an injury for several months.
• Protect your nails. Wear cotton-lined rubber gloves when using soap and water for prolonged periods or when using harsh chemicals.
• Perform routine nail maintenance. Trim fingernails and clean under the nails regularly. Use a sharp manicure scissors or clippers and an emery board to smooth nail edges. Never pull off hangnails — doing so almost always results in ripping living tissue. Instead clip hangnails off, leaving a slight angle outward.
• Moisturize your nails frequently. Nails need moisture just like your skin does. Rub lotion into your nails when moisturizing your hands. Be sure to apply a moisturizer each time you wash your hands.

i guess...now the main thing is to do what i preach!