Hotspots

Inspect your feet after a long walk or run. Do you see [...]]]> Many regions of the  United States have seen record rains, leaving many a runner or walker with soggy shoes. Wet shoes have a tendency to stretch and slip, leading to blisters on our feet. Here are a few tips to help the healing process.

Hotspots

Inspect your feet after a long walk or run. Do you see any red or hotspots forming? Use a nutrient rich moisturizer after your shower to support the skin’s healing. For regular use, try our Re-CycleMint Shea Butter Whip.  The peppermint will refresh and rejuvenate and the tea tree oil will help keep nasty feet fungi at bay.

Blisters

If you are beyond hot spots and the beginning of blisters are forming, thoroughly wash and dry the affected area. Apply a dab of the Celtic Naturals Chamois Cream, the blend of herbs used in this formula helps reduce swelling, blistering, infections and promotes healing of the skin. Leave socks and shoes off as long as possible. When shoes are required, protect the area from further friction. Tip: If you don’t have a stash of Moleskin(r) immediately handy, try the sticky portion of a Band-Aid(r) applied directly to an unpopped, but small blister. Try to maintain the health of the blister as long as possible. Resist the urge to pop or drain it.

Prevention during Healing

Consider keeping an extra pair of socks in your purse or car. Blisters are deeps wounds in epidermis. Even after the blister has healed externally, it can take months for the area to toughen again. Caring for the blistered area will help it heal more quickly.

If possible, avoid multiple blisters in an area.

• Wear alternate shoes to avoid excessive friction
• Consider wearing different types of socks
• Let the skin toughen slowly. Like building muscles, the skin needs time to heal. Increase distance slowly to give the skin time to toughen without getting damaged.

Questions about blisters? Feel free to mail angela [at] celticnaturals.com with questions!

Cold and dry? Make sure you wear light, breathable outer layers. Protect your skin from chapping by using lotions, lip balms and coverings. Since high body temperatures trigger our thirst mechanisms, it is easy to forget proper hydration techniques when out [...]]]> The weather determines your needs when undergoing long periods of physical activity.

Cold and dry? Make sure you wear light, breathable outer layers. Protect your skin from chapping by using lotions, lip balms and coverings. Since high body temperatures trigger our thirst mechanisms, it is easy to forget proper hydration techniques when out in the cold. Sip water frequently to stay hydrated.

Cold and wet? Chafing tends to be more of an issue. Extreme chafing results in bloody sores or blisters. Protect your feet with wicking or double lined socks. For underarm areas, bra lines, nipples and thigh regions, use any of the commercially available lotions or glide agents.

The three lip balms offer targeted protection: