We often do not pay much attention to our feet, especially during summer when sandals expose them to dust and cracking. If you have neglected your feet for a long time, it is time to address this issue; just give your feet a good soak at home with water and vinegar. The benefits of vinegar baths for the feet are summarized as follows, according to the website "Tips and Tricks":
**Reducing Swimmer's Eczema**
Eczema is a common fungal infection of the feet, mainly occurring on the soles and between the toes; despite what the name suggests, this infection does not only come from swimming pools but from other places as well. Walking barefoot can lead to this fungal infection, causing skin dryness, flaking, itching, and even inflammation and blisters. Vinegar acts as an antifungal agent.
**Eliminating Foot Odor**
The unpleasant smell of sweaty feet arises from a combination of sweat and bacteria residing on the feet and in the shoes. Vinegar is effective against both fungi and bacteria, and it is important to rinse the feet well after the vinegar bath to remove the pungent vinegar smell.
**Moisturizing Dry Feet and Cracked Heels**
Not only are cracked feet and heels unsightly, but they can also be painful and annoying. The acidity in vinegar provides an effective moisturizing treatment for dry feet, leaving them feeling smooth after the vinegar bath.
**How to Execute a Vinegar Bath for the Feet?**
Pampering your feet with a vinegar bath is very easy! Pour a large cup of vinegar into a basin or bucket and add two large cups of warm water. Repeat these ratios until the basin is full enough to submerge your feet, and it doesn't matter what type of vinegar you use! Soak your feet in the vinegar bath for 10 to 20 minutes, then dry them well. Repeat this process every day until the symptoms disappear.
