Take care of yourself with Queraderm this summer
Cracked heels
The skin on the sole of the foot has particular functions, and that is why it needs a special composition to be able to carry them out. This skin is thicker than the rest of the body, as it has to cushion our weight and be exposed to hard surfaces. This composition makes the skin dry more easily and causes cracks, peeling, redness and itching to appear, especially in areas that withstand more pressure, such as the heels.
In summer we wear bare shoes and spend more time outdoors. With sun exposure and contact with ambient air, feet tend to dry out more. We also tend to go barefoot, walk on rough surfaces such as rocks, and expose ourselves to chlorine and sand: and with this the skin on our feet tends even more to dehydration.
Having hydrated heels is not just an aesthetic issue, since it can be a very annoying situation and can even cause pain.
How to take care of your feet
Hygiene
Avoid very hot water and extended baths of more than 10 minutes, as they promote dehydration.
Rinse off pool chlorine and sea salt.
Use mild soaps, without detergents and moisturizers, avoiding components that irritate the skin.
Hydration
An essential measure to keep your feet protected is to apply daily moisturizing cream containing Urea, ideally in the morning and after the shower.
Urea is part of our skin composition. It is unique for its moisturizing and keratolytic capacity, eliminating excess scales, softening tissues and promoting cell renewal, depending on the concentration at which it is found.
Normally, for hardened skin such as feet, elbows and knees, cosmetic products containing 30% Urea are usually formulated. It reduces water loss through the skin and helps maintain hydration.
Intensive care
At night, once a week you can take a bath for 10 to 15 minutes. As we mentioned before, the temperature should not be excessively high, ideally below 36ºC. After the bath, apply the IOOX 30% Urea intensive cream and if it's not too uncomfortable, put on a cotton sock to sleep: it's like applying a mask, it stays hydrated longer.