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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you prevent athlete’s foot?

Despite the name, anyone can get athlete’s foot - not just athletes.

To prevent yourself from getting athlete’s foot, wear protective footwear like shower shoes or flip-flops when walking around a pool, gym, public shower, or locker areas as the fungus which causes athlete’s foot may be on the floor.

It’s important to keep your feet dry as the fungus is attracted to damp, warm areas like sweaty shoes - you may wish to alternate shoes each day to give them time to air and dry properly.

How do you treat a blister on the heel?

Most blisters have a bubble, which can be painful and uncomfortable.

Bursting a blister isn’t recommended as it can open the door to harmful bacteria which could cause an infection on the site of the blister.

However, you can safely drain a blister to provide relief.

First, wash your hands, disinfect a needle, and clean the blister with an antiseptic.

Create small punctures around the edge of the blister and allow the fluid to drain on a disposable cloth, then apply antibacterial cream and cover the area with a plaster.

It’s a good idea to repeat these steps daily until the blister has healed.

What is the best way to care for your feet?

You wouldn’t go a week without showering, so we shouldn’t go a week without checking the health of our feet - they work hard carrying us around all day, after all!

Make sure that there aren’t any sores, cuts, swelling or infections, like athlete’s foot or a fungal nail.

Clean them thoroughly when you shower or bathe, but be careful not to dry them out.

Afterwards, lather them in moisturising lotion and trim your toenails if needed, as it can be painful if they get too long and become ingrown.

Finally, always pick comfortable, supportive shoes if you’re on your feet all day.

What’s the best treatment for cracked heels?

Dry, cracked heels are a common problem, especially during the warmer months when your feet are exposed by wearing things like flip-flops and sandals.

It’s best to exfoliate the skin first with something like an electronic foot file to buff away the layers of dryness.

This should be followed by a moisturising lotion, like O’Keeffe’s Healthy Feet Cream which provides soothing relief for dry, cracked heels, hydrating the skin and leaving them feeling soft and smooth.

How do you get rid of foot odour?

There are a number of ways to eliminate your foot odour, and we have the products available to help you do just that.

We have sprays to kill the bacteria causing foot odour, dry out your sweat and neutralise odour to leave your shoes and feet smelling great again.

What causes foot odour?

Your feet produce more sweat than the rest of your body, but teenagers and pregnant women are more prone to excessive sweating due to the changes in hormones.

Some bacteria live on the feet naturally, and when this sweat and bacteria mixes, it can cause a foul-smelling odour.

You’ll get extra bacteria on your feet when you don’t allow sweaty shoes to fully dry out, increasing the bad smell.

Poor hygiene can cause foot odour, like not washing your feet enough or changing your socks at least once per day causes extra bacteria to form.

Who is more at risk of developing foot odour?

You’re more likely to develop foot odour if you’re on your feet all day, are pregnant, in your teens, if you’re exerting yourself, or you’re known to sweat excessively.

But anyone can get foot odour, for example, if you practice poor hygiene or you don’t change your shoes often enough.