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Should You Start Using a Foot Cream for Calluses? 3 Signs That Point to Yes!
These days, finding products that focus on dry feet and calluses feels much simpler than it used to. Shelves and online stores feature many options, but it’s important to use naturally inspired ingredients instead of harsh additives to help support the look and feel of your skin in a way that fits your preferences. Even with so many choices available, it can still be hard to know when to bring a dedicated foot cream into your routine. Is there a specific moment to begin using a cream for callused feet,... Read more...
3 Ingredients in Callus Foot Cream That Help Hydrate and Soften Feet
When the skin on your heels and soles feels rough and tight, a well-chosen callus foot cream can help support softer, more hydrated skin. Read more...
What Are Parabens and Should You Avoid Them?
Parabens and Skin Care Products What Are Parabens? Parabens are chemicals often utilized as preservatives in cosmetics and personal care products. The chemicals have been used in cosmetics since the 1920s because of their ability to prevent the growth of microbes, but there has been increasing concern over their safety due to their potential endocrine-disrupting effects. Studies have shown that parabens can be absorbed through the skin and accumulate in the body. While more research is needed, some people have made it a habit to choose paraben-free products whenever possible.... Read more...
What Makes a Good Foot Care Regimen?
How to Care for Your Feet Why Skin Care for Your Feet Matters Did you know that your feet are home to around 100 different kinds of fungi? Before you start to panic about that fact, you should also know that the majority of these fungi are beneficial to our health. In most situations, the helpful fungi on our feet keep the harmful ones in check, preventing fungal infections and keeping our feet healthy. However, the same environment that encourages the growth of helpful fungi also encourages the growth of... Read more...
5 Tips for Preventing Calluses on Your Hands & Fingers
Calluses?  Lifting weights at the gym, playing guitar, and working with your hands (i.e., tailors, gardeners, etc.) all have something in common: they put you at risk for developing calluses on your hands and fingers. While they are not typically dangerous, calluses that are left untreated could lead to certain unpleasant health conditions. The goal is to avoid getting calluses in the first place. That’s why we put together some helpful tips to prevent developing calluses on your hands and fingers. Wear Protective Gloves When Working Out This goes for... Read more...
Risks of Wearing High Heels
High Heels? Think Again Do high heel contribute to back, hip, and knee problems? Unfortunately, some studies suggest yes.[1] Sliding into a pair of high heels can be an instant ego-boost. Whether they’re sky-high stilettos or just a little lift, heels give the appearance of a slimmer physique by making us taller and extending the leg line. While wearing high heels may do wonders for style, the same cannot be said for health.  There’s nothing wrong with wearing high heels on occasion but wearing them on a regular basis may... Read more...
How to Safely Get Rid of a Hangnail
Hangnail?  Despite its name, a hangnail is not actually part of the nail. Hangnails are small pieces of torn skin that loosely “hang” or sit beside a nail. Most people get hangnails on their fingers, but they can occasionally appear on adjacent to toenails as well. Wherever you get them, we can all agree that hangnails hurt! What Causes a Hangnail?   Anyone can get hangnails. The potential causes for hangnails range from vitamin deficiencies, to dry skin, to personal care habits.[1] Several reasons people get hangnails include: Vitamin deficiencies:... Read more...
Getting Your Feet Prepped for Summer
Getting Your Feet Ready for the Summer There’s an old saying that goes “summer bodies are made in the winter,” and the same can be said for summer feet. Whether you want your feet to look great poolside or are getting excited at just the thought of wearing flip flops once the warmer weather hits, it’s a good idea to think about footcare now. Sorevna makes it easy to prep your feet for open-toe shoe season. Follow these tips for getting your feet summer ready. Exfoliate Your Feet Set up... Read more...
Why You Get Foot Pain in the Morning
Foot Pain in the Morning?  Have you noticed an intense, stabbing pain in your feet the moment you wake up? Perhaps you have foot main in the morning when you take your first few steps.  Foot pain in the morning is common but that doesn’t mean you have to live with it. There are several causes for why people get foot pain in the morning, as well as treatment methods that may help. We’ve broken down several causes of why your feet hurt in the morning to help offer some... Read more...
Hammertoes: 5 Tips for Relieving Hammer Toe Pain
Hammertoe Pain Hammertoes are painful deformities that occur when the end of the toe bends downward and the middle joint curls upward. Although they are most common in the second toe, hammer toes can appear in other toes as well. Hammer toes form from muscle imbalances that could come from genes, wearing ill-fitting shoes, neuromuscular diseases, and trauma to the toe. The most common symptoms of hammer toes are the visual abnormality and the pain that comes with the inability to straighten out the toe. Over time, hammer toes may... Read more...
Calluses and Bunions: What is the Difference?
Calluses and Bunions: What is the Difference?  Foot problems come in many shapes and forms, two of them being calluses and bunions. Some people believe that calluses and bunions are the same thing. However, the truth is that there are key differences between these two common foot conditions in terms of how they look, what causes them, and whether they cause foot pain. We’ll break down the major differences between calluses and bunions to help you identify which (if either) you have. What is a Callus? A callus is an... Read more...
Finding the Best Foot Care Routine for You
What Should be Included in a Foot Care Routine?  Foot care is often an afterthought that occurs once you begin to experience pain or see something out of the ordinary. Perhaps it’s been several months since your last pedicure and you’re just now noticing calluses, or dry cracked heels. Maybe you’re out jogging and a sharp pain in your foot stops you in your tracks. Once signs of wear and tear usually appear after significant damage has been incurred. Prioritizing routine foot care will not only save you money, but... Read more...