Home Remedies for Foot Odor

Foot odor or smelly feet, technically known as BROMHIDROSIS, can be really embarrassing for those suffering from this problem.

This usually occurs when your feet sweat & the sweat does not evaporate because you are wearing shoes or socks. Bacteria naturally present on your skin grow as they feed on the sweat & dead skin cells, producing the foul smell.

There are various steps you can undergo to avoid foot odor, and you need to follow this steps religiously to get good results.

1.  Lavender Oil











Lavender oil not only smells good but also helps kill bacteria. Plus, it has antifungal properties that are effective in treating foot odor.

Put a few drops of lavender essential oil in warm water.
Soak your feet in it for 15 to 20 minutes.
Repeat twice daily for a few days.

2.  Epsom Salt











Epsom salt can also minimize smell coming from your feet as it fights microbial infection & neutralizes foot odor. A detoxifying foot bath with Epsom salt is also soothing 4 aching feet.

Mix two teaspoons of Epsom salt in half a bucket of warm water.
Soak your feet in the solution for 10 to 15 mins. For best results, do this before going to sleep so that you do not have to wear socks or shoes.

3.  Alum

















Alum powder has astringent and antiseptic properties. Thus, it inhibits the growth of bacteria.

Mix one teaspoon of alum powder in one cup of warm water.
Wash your feet with this solution.
After 15 to 20 minutes, dry your feet thoroughly and then sprinkle some alum powder on them
Do this once daily.

4.  Vinegar

Vinegar is beneficial in getting rid of smelly feet as it creates an acidic environment in which bacteria cannot survive. you can use any type of vinegar, especially apple cider vinegar for this home remedy.

Prepare a mixture of one-half cup of vinegar & 6 to 8 cups of hot water.

Soak your feet in it for 10 to 15 mins.
Finally, wash your feet thoroughly with soap to remove the vinegar smell. (Julide skin care)