There are a lot of factors that can affect the condition of your feet. The main problem is that your feet consist of skin, numerous bones, ligaments, and muscles that can fail. This can lead to either unpleasant sensations or severe complications. In this article, we have gathered six weighty reasons to make a foot bath right now.

1. Your feet are tired 

If you have spent a long day on your feet it is not surprising that they can become tired in the evening. To ease this tiredness, you can use a foot bath. Take one bowl with cold water and another bowl with warm water. Soak your feet for several seconds in each bath. Repeat up to 10 times. This can help improve blood circulation and relieve tiredness in your feet. It would also be beneficial to massage your feet after such a food bath to enhance its effect.

2. You have an athlete’s foot

An athlete’s foot is a condition that occurs when fungi affect your feet. In the initial stage, fungal infection affects the space between your toes. When the condition progresses, it can affect whole feet. The most common symptoms of an athlete’s foot include: 

  • Itching, rednes, swelling of the feet
  • Blisters and patches of skin
  • An unpleasant foot odor
  • Toenail changes

Fortunately, an athlete’s foot can be easily treated with the help of antifungal medication. However, you can speed up treatment with the help of a foot bath with a cup of apple cider vinegar.

3. You have corns and calluses

Corns and calluses are batches of dead dry skin that occur when something presses or rubs that skin. Corns can occur on your hands, feet, or other areas while calluses can occur only on the soles of your feet. To remove corns and calluses, you can use a foot bath with a few tablespoons of baking soda and liquid soap. Soak your feet in such a bath for 20 minutes and then gently remove corns or calluses with the help of a pumice stone. 

4. Your feet are itchy

Many people think that an athlete’s foot is the only condition that can make your feet itchy. But the reality is that there are other conditions that can also cause this unpleasant symptom. For example, generally itchy feet or eczema can make you suffer from severe itch. In this case, make a foot bath with colloidal oatmeal and soak your feet for 15 minutes.

5. Your foot skin is dry

Indeed, dry skin off your feet can cause a lot of complications. In addition to the fact that skin dryness can significantly worsen the look of your feet, it can also increase your risk of getting corns, calluses, and blisters. To moisturize that skin off your feet, take jojoba or coconut oil and colloidal oatmeal and mix them with a bowl of warm water.

6. You experience foot pain

Unfortunately, there are a lot of conditions that can cause pain and discomfort in your feet. It is essential to understand that all foot issues should be treated by a doctor since self-treatment can lead to negative consequences. However, you can enhance the effect of treatment options by soaking your feet in a foot bath with Epsom salt and lavender essential oil.

The bottom line

If you experience any unusual symptoms in your feet, it is better to contact your foot doctor for a thorough examination and treatment if needed. You should also ask your doctor about any home remedies you use to improve your condition.