Employ a daily routine for your feet and start by washing them in warm and not hot water. Try not to soak your feet more than ten minutes and dry them well afterwards. Pay special attention to the toes and the skin in-between as cracks and dryness can allow bacteria to grow and increase the risk of infection. Especially if your skin is dry, use a skin lotion that can soften the hard surfaces and help your feet absorb and keep longer the needed hydration.

Check your feet regularly. Have a professional such as a podiatrists or primary care doctor check your feet they are qualified to treat most foot problems. They are also the professionals to recommend a dermatologist or orthopedic surgeon if you need one. If you experience foot pain do not ignore it at all. Discomfort in your feet is not a normal thing and should be looked at by a professional. If you do have a foot issue the quicker it is identified and cured the better. Letting things go for a while can make them worse.

To maintain a youthful appeal, do not neglect you hands as neglecting them may lead to spotting, collagen reduction and thinning of the skin due to drying. Dried or cracked skin does not complement anyone while you might become more prone to cuts and cracks. Giving equal attention to all parts of the body is important. Avoid too much sun and keep your hands covered to protect them from age spots and blotches. Just like your face, skin on other parts of the body requires to be protected from harsh UV radiation. Always apply adequate sunscreen and then go out. Your hands will remain soft, moisturized and beautiful.

Filing your nails and add a few drops of essential oil in the warm tub of water to moisturize your feet. Soak in for at least 10 minutes so that the light fragrant oils are able to penetrate inside the skin and soften it. You can also try rubbing olive oil, coconut oil or even almond oil after drying your feet to keep them soft.

For a diabetic, keeping the feet in shape in the long term takes knowledge and vigilance. For those who fail to protect their feet, the price is severe. Each year, thousands of people with diabetes have amputations. However, most of those amputations are the result of minor injuries that were left untreated and allowed to develop into ulcers.