How To Keep Your Feet Silky Smooth This Winter

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Mohit Bisht

Moisturise twice a day

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Moisturise your feet twice every day with a gentle moisturiser. This will help in keeping the feet from getting rough and dry.

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Honey and warm water therapy

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Massage with olive oil

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Wear cotton socks

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It's always better to protect your grieving feet from pollution and dust. Always wear cotton socks to aid good air circulation.

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Apply herbal foot care cream on the affected area

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Wash feet with lukewarm water and pat dry. Apply the required quantity of foot care cream over the affected area twice daily, once in the morning after bathing and again at bedtime.

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