| Our feet which spend a significant amount of time | | | | Step 2) Blow Dry |
| sweating and shedding skin cells inside our socks and | | | | Yes, you have probably never done this before but |
| shoes are natural havens for odor causing bacteria. In | | | | after your foot soak, get out your blow dryer, turn |
| fact, they thrive in this environment and that is why | | | | it on to the lowest setting and blow dry your feet. |
| foot odor is something we all need to manage. We all | | | | Remember, moisture is what fires up the whole |
| can get it but fortunately it is a very easily treatable | | | | bacteria breeding process and the hot air from your |
| condition. | | | | blow dryer will have your feet bone-dry in just a few |
| Here is a quick and easy natural treatment that will | | | | minutes. |
| not only leave your feet smelling clean and fresh, but | | | | Step 3) Lavender Love |
| will also have them feeling relaxed, nurtured and most | | | | Next apply a few drops of lavender essential oil onto |
| importantly bacteria free. | | | | your feet and massage it in. The oil will serve to |
| Step 1) Black Tea Footbath | | | | nourish your skin cells, while the lavender will work to |
| All you need is to steep a couple of black tea bags in | | | | continue killing bacteria long after you put your shoes |
| approximately half a liter of water for around 10-15 | | | | (and socks) on. Plus, it has a lovely fragrant smell |
| minutes. Then add in another 1 and half liters of | | | | which is considered gender neutral. In fact, I use a |
| water and soak your feet for half an hour, or longer | | | | lavender based shaving cream and it smells amazing. |
| if you are enjoying it and have the time to spare. | | | | Girls and guys ask me about it regularly. |
| Tannic acid is strong in black tea especially when it is | | | | So there you have my three step treatment to |
| concentrated and is a anti-bacterial agent. It also | | | | transforming your smelly feet into ones that are |
| helps your feet to sweat less by closing (shrinking) | | | | thoroughly clean, fresh and odor free. In fact they |
| the pores. | | | | will be rather pleasant on the nose. Enjoy! |