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Body care · Foot care
Foot Care & Well-Being
Our feet work hard every day. With a few regular skincare steps, you can care for dry skin, rough patches and areas of thicker hard skin while giving your feet a little well-deserved attention.
Regular care, not occasional treatments
Why Your Feet Need Special Care
Every day, our feet are exposed to pressure, friction and enclosed shoes. Heels and soles in particular can become dry, rough or develop thicker areas of hard skin.
A certain amount of hard skin is completely normal. It develops mainly in areas exposed to repeated pressure and forms part of the skin's natural protective layer.
The aim of good foot care is therefore not to remove every trace of hard skin. It makes more sense to smooth rough areas gently and keep the skin supple with regular care.
Typical foot care needs
What Puts Your Feet Under Strain Every Day?
The right care depends on which areas of your feet are under the most pressure and how your skin feels.
Rough skin
Pressure and friction can leave certain areas of the skin noticeably rougher.
Thicker hard skin
A thicker layer of hard skin can develop around the heels and balls of the feet and should be cared for gently.
Tired feet
After a long day, even a foot soak or a short massage can make foot care feel more relaxing.
Caring for hard skin
Finding the Right Balance
Hard skin develops mainly in areas regularly exposed to pressure and friction. It is, first and foremost, part of the skin's normal protective function.
If the skin becomes very rough or noticeably thicker, you can gently smooth it with a suitable foot file. Work gradually and avoid applying excessive pressure.
The aim is not to remove as much hard skin as possible, but simply to leave the surface feeling smoother and more comfortable.
Step by step
A Simple Foot Care Routine at Home
Well-cared-for feet do not need an elaborate ritual. These four steps are easy to fit into everyday life.
Cleanse
Wash your feet with comfortably warm water and a mild cleanser. Dry them thoroughly afterwards, including between the toes.
Smooth rough areas
Gently treat thicker rough patches with a foot file. A few light strokes are usually enough.
Moisturise
Apply a suitable foot care product afterwards. Dry heels may benefit from a slightly richer cream.
Keep it up
Regular care helps keep the skin supple and usually makes occasional intensive treatments unnecessary.
For dry skin
Which Products Suit Dry Feet?
The skin on the feet, especially the heels and soles, can be considerably drier than elsewhere on the body. More targeted care can therefore be useful.
Foot cream
For daily use, choose a foot cream that spreads easily and helps keep dry skin soft and supple.
Foot butter
Very dry heels and heavily stressed areas may benefit from a richer texture.
Overnight foot care
If needed, apply a little more product in the evening and put on lightweight cotton socks afterwards.
Well-being
Turn Foot Care into a Moment of Relaxation
Foot care does not have to be purely practical. After a long day, a foot soak, cream and massage can become a small, relaxing ritual.
A warm foot soak
A short foot soak can feel pleasant and is a relaxing way to begin your foot care routine.
A gentle massage
As you apply your cream, use slow massage movements and take a little time for yourself.
Warmth & rest
Soft cotton socks can feel particularly comfortable after foot care, especially in the evening or after applying a richer cream.
Avoid common mistakes
When Foot Care Becomes Too Much
Removing too much hard skin
The aim is to smooth the skin, not to remove its entire natural protective layer.
Filing with too much pressure
A gentle approach matters more than achieving the quickest possible result.
Only caring for your feet occasionally
A small, consistent routine is generally more useful than infrequent intensive treatments.
Leaving the spaces between your toes damp
After washing or soaking your feet, make sure the spaces between your toes are thoroughly dry.
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