Adrian Guto

Although you will wear your wedding rings on your hands, your feet will bear the brunt of a very demanding period of wedding planning, hence the importance of taking care of your feet from now on, because it won't be enough to look impeccable if you will arrive tired and with such sore feet that you will barely be able to enjoy your day.

Between preparing for the ceremony, planning the party and fine-tuning the thousand and one details, your feet will undoubtedly be more tired than usual. Check out the following tips to get into healthy habits today.

1. Moisturize

2. Exfoliate

3. Doing a pedicure

4. Take care of your footwear

5. Dehairing

6. Going barefoot

7. Avoid mushrooms

8. Massage at night

1. Moisturize

Keeping the skin moisturized on the feet will prevent the appearance of unpleasant lesions such as cracks, dryness or calluses. Therefore, it is recommended to apply a specific foot cream every night. Ideally with ingredients such as vitamin E, menthol and petrolatum, for an emollient, refreshing, antioxidant and moisturizing effect. Unlike other areas of the body, the feet cannot be moisturized in the morning if you will be putting on shoes right away, so it is best to do it in the evening and let the cream be absorbed before going to bed.

2. Exfoliate

Once a week it is advisable to exfoliate your feet, since this process removes dead skin cells from the skin's surface With a horsehair glove and a natural scrub, which can be based on sea salt, ripe banana and olive oil, massage your feet in a circular motion for five minutes and then proceed to remove roughness with a pumice stone. Once the dead skin is eradicated, soak your feet in warm water and finish by applying a soothing lotion.

Pay special attention to the soles and heels, as this is where most of the dryness is concentrated. You can also use avocado, honey, coconut oil and lemon juice, among other ingredients to exfoliate.

3. Doing a pedicure

You can do it at home or, if you prefer, go to a professional beauty salon. The important thing is that the pedicure, both for men and women, includes several steps, which are nail trimming, filing, cuticle trimming, filing of hardness, nail cleaning and cuticle moisturizing. All of them, processes that will help you to keep your nails healthy and your feet much more aesthetic. Just keep in mind that your nails should be cut square, filing the corners lightly to avoid ingrown toenails. While it's essential to get a pedicure every month, you should definitely get one when you're two to three weeks away from your big day. It doesn't matter if your feet will look good or not.

4. Take care of your footwear

Even if you have a great pair, the right thing to do is to to change the shoes once they are worn out or deformed In fact, podiatry experts recommend renewing footwear every six months or so. Otherwise, wearing old shoes will only cause them to walk badly and start to feel pain. The same applies if they wear narrow shoes that do not allow the foot to breathe properly. What should you prefer? Good quality materials, such as leather and fur, and that areflexible shoes, with a heel that does not exceed three to four centimeters in the case of women.

5. Dehairing

Between going from one place to another quoting wedding decorations and souvenirs and a thousand other things, it is very likely that their feet will swell. And for that there is a home treatment which consists, first, in putting your feet in a bowl with hot water and a handful of salt. You should let them rest there for about ten minutes, and then repeat the procedure, but with cold water. In this way, the contrast of temperatures, together with the salt, will activate the circulation and will quickly end the inflammation. Do it every time you feel your feet swollen.

6. Going barefoot

Get into the habit of walking barefoot for a few minutes when you are at home, and even better if it is on the ground or the sand of the beach. And it provides many benefits, for example, stimulates the muscles of the feet, promotes blood circulation, relaxes the veins, corrects imbalances in the movements and even helps to unblock the emotions contained. An ideal therapy that you will be carrying out just by removing your shoes.

7. Avoid mushrooms

If you've joined a gym to get even more toned for the wedding, always take the precaution of showering with sandals on. Otherwise, you could run the risk of getting fungus. In addition, always dry your feet very well especially between the fingers, as leaving them damp also helps to encourage germs and bacteria.

8. Massage at night

Even if they arrive exhausted after a long day, take the time every night to massage your feet This will improve blood circulation, combat cramps, reduce fatigue in your tired feet and at the same time you will relax and fall asleep more easily. To massage, use a cream or lotion, making upward and downward movements.

The same importance you give to your bridal hairstyle or beard shaving, give it to your feet as well. Besides, it is fundamental to feel comfortable in your own body and for that, healthy habits are key, both for marriage and for everyday life.