7 Essential Foot Care Tips You Should Know

We often lavish attention on our face, hands, and hair, diligently cleansing, moisturising, and treating them to maintain their look and health. But how often do we extend that same care to our hardworking feet? These unsung heroes carry us through our day, supporting our every move, yet they are often the most neglected part of our bodies. At Jericho Skincare ANZ, we believe in nurturing your skin from the tips of your fingers and toes upwards, recognising that true well-being encompasses every inch of you. So, let’s talk about foot care for a moment and share some essential tips to keep your feet healthy and ready to take on the world.

1. Make Regular Cleansing a Habit

Just like your face benefits from a daily cleanse to rid impurities, your feet deserve the same attention. Throughout the day, your feet are exposed to sweat, dirt, and environmental stressors. So, make it a ritual to wash your feet daily with a mild, gentle soap and lukewarm water. Pay close attention to cleansing between each toe, as this area can be a breeding ground for bacteria and fungi due to trapped moisture.

Once you’ve cleansed your feet thoroughly, the next step is just as crucial: drying. Ensure you dry your feet completely, especially between the toes. Lingering dampness can lead to unwelcome issues. Plus, drying helps prepare your feet to receive the nourishment they deserve, much like cleansing your face before applying a serum or moisturiser. We’ll talk more about moisturising your feet later. 

2. Hydrate Your Feet (Your Feet Deserve It, Too!)

Dry, cracked heels and rough skin on the feet are not only uncomfortable but can also lead to more significant health problems. Just as your face craves moisture to maintain suppleness, your feet yearn for hydration. This is where our Juman Foot Cream with Dead Sea Minerals steps in as your foot’s best friend. Enriched with  Dead Sea minerals, aloe vera leaf juice, urea and salicylic acid, this cream deeply hydrates and revitalises tired feet to restore their natural softness and suppleness.

Make it a habit to apply our Juman Foot Cream generously after your daily wash or after a relaxing bath. Massaging it in allows for better absorption and promotes improved blood circulation, leaving your feet feeling truly pampered. 

3. Embrace Nail Care to Keep Your Nails Trim and Tidy

Paying attention to your toenails is an integral part of foot care. Keeping them neatly trimmed and clean helps them look good and prevents potential problems like ingrown nails. The key is to trim your toenails straight across, avoiding cutting down the sides, which can encourage the nail to grow inwards. After trimming, gently smooth any sharp edges with a nail file. And while a pop of colour on your toenails can be fun, it’s also beneficial to occasionally leave them polish-free to allow them to breathe, especially if you’ve been using nail polish often lately. 

Also, don’t forget about your cuticles! Just like the delicate skin around your fingernails, your toenail cuticles need care. Our Jericho Cuticle Oil is perfect for this. Its rich blend of nourishing oils (including sunflower seed oil, grape seed oil, sweet almond oil and many others) helps to soften and moisturise the cuticles, promoting healthy nail growth and preventing dryness and cracking. Just apply a small amount of Jericho Cuticle Oil onto your nail plate along the cuticle line and massage the oil into the full nail plate. Use this nourishing cuticle oil as often as necessary.

4. Always Keep in Mind That the Right Footwear Matters

Ill-fitting shoes can cause many problems, from blisters and calluses to more serious issues. So, always pick comfortable shoes that provide adequate support and are made from breathable materials. Allow your feet room to move, and avoid shoes that are too tight or constricting. It’s also wise to rotate your footwear throughout the week. If possible, avoid wearing high heels or extremely flat shoes for extended periods, as both can put undue stress on your feet.

5. Include Foot Exfoliation in Your Routine 

Over time, dead skin cells can build up on the soles of your feet, leading to roughness and calluses. Exfoliation is what you need to do to slough away these dead cells and reveal the softer, smoother skin underneath. Gentle tools like a pumice stone or a foot scrub can work wonders. Consider incorporating our Bio Spa Anti-Crack Foot Cream with Avocado Oil & Aloe Vera for a more intensive treatment. While this cream is excellent for deeply moisturising and helping to heal dry, cracked feet, its rich formula also aids in softening rough areas, making exfoliation easier. The nourishing properties of avocado oil and aloe vera work hand-in-hand to rejuvenate the skin in your hardworking feet.

6. Listen to Your Feet (and Pamper Them!)

Our feet often send us signals when something isn’t right. Pay attention to any blisters, cuts, swelling, redness, or changes in your skin or nails. Promptly addressing these issues can prevent them from escalating into more significant problems. And just like any hardworking part of your body, your feet deserve a little pampering! Treat them to occasional foot soaks with Epsom salts to soothe tired muscles and reduce swelling. Follow this with a generous application of our luxurious Black Caviar Foot Moisturiser. This rich formula provides intense hydration and helps boost skin elasticity, leaving your feet feeling truly indulged and rejuvenated. A gentle foot massage can further enhance circulation and promote relaxation—a true treat for your soles.

7. Get Professional Pedicures for a Treat and a Treatment

While at-home foot care is essential, professional pedicures offer a deeper level of care. Trained professionals can provide thorough exfoliation, expertly trim and shape your nails, and identify any potential issues you might not have noticed. So, consider getting a professional pedicure from time to time. And if you want to maintain beautiful nails between pedicures, our Sea of Spa Luxury Nail Collection offers a range of high-quality products to keep your nails looking their best. 

Foot Care Is an Act of Self-Love

Taking care of your feet is an act of self-love that contributes significantly to your overall well-being. Follow these seven essential tips and indulge your feet with the nourishing touch of Jericho Skincare ANZ’s dedicated foot and nail care products, and you’ll step lively with healthy and radiant feet, ready for every journey life brings.