Giving out a gift for the holidays is a special occasion, but whether it’s a present, stocking stuffer, or a pair of shoes, it can be rough on your toes. And for many of us, giving to our feet is about more than just saving paper; it’s about letting the touch of our feet touch the one we love in a way that will undoubtedly make them feel special. To prevent painful, chipped, or split nails from appearing on your hands, check out our handy little guide below.
Where to Repair the Split
What it is: Split, or pigeon toes, in your feet, are caused by sheer pressure on the top of your foot. In spite of many over-the-counter remedies or from improper footwear, the best thing you can do is adjust your posture or adopt a different shoe type, which will help to avoid these painful and uncomfortable conditions.
How to repair them: Take a strip of toilet paper and wrap a one-inch wide strip around your entire foot, and run the ends under your feet, under the arch, and, finally, below the toes. This allows the water to collect in the waterplum, which is the area on your foot called the arch.
When to use it: After this procedure, the toilet paper will absorb and settle into the arch to trap the water.
What to avoid: Be aware that over-the-counter products are not designed to prevent split toes. Dr. Jessica Gallaher, a board-certified doctor, told POPSUGAR, “Good for little to no swelling, the kitchen-sink solution will actually make your feet swell, irritating or splitting your toes, whereas a fungal treatment can take a day or two for the pain to wear off and the skin to recover. The trick is in sticking to the right treatment that doesn’t cause injury.”
How to Repair the Skin
What it is: The area under your fingernails and hands gets a little chapped after a full day of work, waiting around in traffic, and taking trips to the supermarket, but only after taking care of your own personal business. Sometimes, it can even happen at weddings and other social gatherings — which is the same reason why brands like Smiggle are selling their own pairs of mints specifically for this purpose.
How to repair it: Adding a DIY layer of moisturizer to the area will help to keep your skin free of dryness and irritation.
When to use it: This should be done when you need a little extra nourishment, like when working in the morning before getting out of bed.
What to avoid: In general, brushing your entire hairline will remove the natural moisture layers of your skin, so plan accordingly if you’re going to bring this in your bag.
How to Repair the Capillaries
What it is: Certain products can create extra smooth, shiny skin, while others will cause obvious drainage and breakage.
How to repair it: The only ingredient you’ll need for healing of your troubled capillaries is sunflower oil. This one product, extracted from sunflower seeds, has a probiotic and laxative as well as an antioxidant and hydrating one. Best of all, it’s easy to find for free on any number of sites — so don’t worry about finding a plan, just grab a bottle and treat yourself to an upgrade on your skincare routine.
When to use it: While taking care of any surgery you may have, seek the benefit of boosting your skin’s moisture levels by using this one substance.
What to avoid: Obviously, products containing acrylic have an overt appearance — try not to overdo it on the ones at the mall, but if you’re interested in finding a recommendation, check out this series of expert reviews.
How to Repair the Skin
What it is: Different parts of your hands and feet will have different problems, so seeking the advice of someone who is adept in the field of nail care is the only way to go.
How to repair it: Experts recommend using oatmeal to moisturize and repair the soft skin of the delicate skin around the nail bed.
When to use it: Other than when you’re taking your hands out of your pocket, this treatment is best used only after treatment of an infection, particularly ingrown nails.
What to avoid: Use super-dry-oil-based products, so the oatmeal absorbs and reapplies to the skin easily.
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