Do we need to wash our feet thoroughly with soap every day? This controversial question will be answered below.
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| Many people who are fastidious believe that, like other parts of the body, feet also need to be thoroughly cleaned with soap regularly. However, it seems that experts disagree. (Image: Popsugar) |
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| "Unless our feet are really dirty, we don't necessarily need to wash them with soap," says Joshua Zeichner, Director of Cosmetic and Clinical Dermatology Research at Mount Sinai Hospital (New York, USA). (Photo: Women's Health/Getty) |
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| He added: “The soap that runs down from my body while showering is enough to clean most of the dirt and sweat that has accumulated on my feet throughout the day.” (Photo: Madiz/Getty) |
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| If you're still not convinced and want to clean them thoroughly, consider this: "Over-cleansing or excessive exfoliation on the feet, or any other body area for that matter, can strip the skin of essential oils, leading to damage to the epidermis and skin inflammation." Therefore, if you feel you still need to wash your feet, do so gently to avoid damaging the skin. (Image: thedashofdarling) |
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| There is one exception: you can use soap when dealing with unwanted hair. In this case, you can use water, soap, or shaving cream to apply to the shaved area, which will help keep the skin soft and moisturized, and the new hair will grow back softer. (Image: Radnatt/Getty) |
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| Even when wearing socks and protecting your feet from dirt, the skin between your toes can still trap sweat and create a moist environment for bacteria to thrive. This leads to faster surface infections, similar to athlete's foot. (Image: Heather Bosch Media) |
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| Therefore, if you exercise regularly, or your feet sweat a lot, the best thing to do is wash them thoroughly.” (Photo: Slovenskenovice) |
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