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8 Tips to Care For Your Feet In Winter

winter feet care1. Massage your feet. Rub feet to release tension, increase circulation and rejuvenate the skin.

2. Soothe your soles. Soak feet for at least five minutes in a container filled with warm water. Pat your feet dry and apply lotion to hydrate your feet.

3. Elevate your legs. Lift your legs above your heart while lying down to help reduce swelling.

4. Rotate your ankles. Cup the foot under the back portion of the heel to brace the foot and leg and turn slowly at the ankle five times. This loosens the ankle joint and relaxes your feet.

5. Point your toes. While standing, do toe raises, toe points and toe curls for five seconds; repeat 10 times. This alleviates toe cramps and strengthens calf muscles.

6. If high heels are creating a burning sensation on the balls of your feet, use colorful ball-of-the foot cushions such as Foot Petals Tip Toes. Not only do they pamper the feet, but they stop them from sliding forward by moving the center of pressure toward the heel.

7. If your heels hurt, you can put some spring in your step with the help of Spenco for Her Comfort Casual Insoles. Designed to absorb shock and curtail odor, they also prevent blisters, as well as cracked and callused heels.

8. If sassy party slingbacks are digging deep into your skin, create a protective barrier by using a moleskin or Foot Petals Strappy Strips to prevent blisters and strap slippage.

Easy Hair Care Tips

1. Avoid shampoos which contain sodium laurel sulfate, or sodium laureth sulfate as they are harmful chemicals used in dishwashing detergents. They are generally used as they lather easily but eventually dries out your hair. Use a shampoo with gentle agents like ecyl glucose, or decyl glucoside.

2. Massage your hair with warm oil to avoid spilt ends. However, do not massage vigorously as it might damage hair roots.
3. Never tie your hair strongly as it might weaken hair roots.
4. Excessive tension and dieting undernourishes your hair, making them weaker and dull-looking. Eat the right food with lots of vitamins and minerals for healthy hair.
5. Use wide-tooth combs for curly hair. Brushes can destroy curly hair by tearing them off the scalp.
6. Avoid sleeping in hair accessories like head bands, scrunchies, barrettes.
7. Trim your hair frequently if it is prone to split ends.
8. Wet your hair prior to swimming as the hair will soak up fresh water instead of the chlorinated water. Wear a shower cap when you swim. In case you don't, make sure to shampoo and condition your hair post swimming.
9. Use hair dryers cautiously. Use the cooler option to blow dry. Do not concentrate the dryer on a single spot for more than a few seconds.
10. The best way to dry your hair is to pat it with a towel and allow it to dry naturally.
11. In case of wet hair tangling, use your fingers to detangle the knots.

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