Life Hack: Nine expert-approved tips to keep your feet safe this summer

From unsupportive flip-flops to ingrown toenails, here's some advice on how to keep your feet looking and feeling good this summer
Life Hack: Nine expert-approved tips to keep your feet safe this summer

Feet are one of the most commonly forgotten areas of the body when applying sunscreen

We’ve been spoiled with a long spell of good weather recently and if you have not yet dusted off your sandals and summer shoes, there are a few things you can do to ensure your feet don’t suffer this summer.

During the hotter months we are more likely to take on a lot more outdoor activity, from barbecues to beach walks, and this can place extra strain on our feet if we are not wearing the correct footwear or poor-quality shoes. Poor footwear can lead to issues like swelling, cracked heels, and even plantar fasciitis — an inflammation of the tissue along the bottom of your foot that connects your heel bone to your toes which can cause intense heel pain.

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