Foot Care Routine at Home: Soft Feet With a Few Minutes a Day

Our feet carry us all day, often in tight shoes, open chappals or bare feet on dusty floors, yet they get the least attention in most routines. A few minutes of foot care at home keeps them clean, soft and comfortable, and the end of the day is the perfect time to do it.

Daily basics

1. Wash your feet with lukewarm water and mild soap, including between the toes.
2. Dry them fully, especially between the toes. Damp skin there can get uncomfortable.
3. Moisturise the tops, soles and heels. Skip between the toes.
4. Wear clean socks made of cotton if you wear closed shoes.

A relaxing evening foot massage

The Kansa Wand is made from 100% bronze and can be used on the face, body and feet. It comes with a cotton pouch. Use it with a little oil for 5 to 10 minutes.

1. Wash and dry your feet.
2. Sit comfortably with one foot resting on the opposite knee or on a towel.
3. Apply a few drops of oil to the sole. See best oil for kansa wand massage.
4. Move the wand in small circles over the ball of the foot and the heel.
5. Use long strokes from heel to toes along the sole.
6. Glide gently around the ankle.
7. Repeat on the other foot.
8. Wear cotton socks afterwards so oil does not mark your bedsheet or make floors slippery.

For a step-by-step guide, read kansa wand foot massage.

Weekly care

• Soak your feet in lukewarm water for 10 minutes.
• Gently rub rough heels with a pumice stone or foot file while the skin is soft. Do not scrub hard.
• Trim toenails straight across, not too short.
• Moisturise generously afterwards.

Footwear habits

• Choose shoes that fit well and do not rub.
• Let shoes air out between wears.
• Wash socks after every wear.
• Wear chappals at home if floors are rough or dusty.
• Apply sunscreen to the tops of your feet if you wear sandals in the sun.

Seasonal tips

• Winter: heels can get drier, so moisturise every night.
• Monsoon: wash and dry feet as soon as you get home from wet streets. See monsoon skincare tips.
• Summer: choose breathable footwear and wash sweaty feet in the evening.

Common mistakes

• Leaving feet damp after a bath.
• Cutting corners of toenails too deep.
• Scrubbing heels too hard or using blades.
• Using the massage wand on cuts or broken skin.
• Storing the wand wet. Wipe it and keep it in its pouch. See how to clean a kansa wand.

When to see a doctor

See a doctor if you have painful cracks, swelling, itching between the toes that does not settle, a wound that is not healing, or numbness. If you have diabetes or circulation problems, check your feet daily and follow your doctor's advice on foot care and massage.

Quick questions

How often can I massage my feet with the Kansa Wand? It is designed for 5 to 10 minutes of daily use.

Can I use the same wand on my face? Yes, it can be used on the face, body and feet. Clean it between uses and do your face first if you use it on both in one session.

Want a full-body ritual? Read kansa wand body massage.

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