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Ceramides and Foot Health: Strengthening the Skin Barrier   Ceramides are lipid (fats) naturally present in the skin of our feet, including the soles and heels. They help maintain the skin barrier and retain moisture. In skincare, ceramides are especially useful if your skin is dry, sensitive, over-exfoliated or has a damaged skin barrier. For dry,

The Things Your Feet Do in Hot Weather   Hot weather can be tough on your feet.  Heat, sweat, long periods of standing, and wearing open or poorly fitting footwear can contribute to discomfort, swelling, blisters and skin irritation. With a few simple habits, you can keep your feet cooler, drier and healthier during warm days.

Safety Spotlight: Splinter Removal and Home Care   It starts with a quick touch of a wooden fence, a gardening project or an afternoon DIY adventure… Then — ouch! A tiny splinter has found its way under your skin. Splinters may be small but they can be surprisingly painful.  Even though it’s tiny, your body

Bellingham’s Two Goals  What a night! Massive congratulations to England on a thrilling 2–1 extra-time victory over Norway to secure a spot in the World Cup semi-finals.  While Jude Bellingham’s heroic goals grabbed the headlines, let’s look at the real foundation of that 93rd-minute winner: elite foot health. During an intense 120-minute football match, players’ feet

How to look after your feet in hot weather    When the weather gets hot, we remember to grab our sunglasses, sunscreen and a cold drink… but what about our feet? Hot weather can make our feet sweat more, increasing the risk of blisters, fungal infections, swelling and irritation. A few simple habits can help keep them

Actinic Keratosis (AK): Understanding the Warning Signs of Sun-Damaged Skin   Our skin is the body’s largest organ and serves as the first line of defense against the environment.  Every day, it is exposed to sunlight, pollution and other external factors.  While some sun exposure is beneficial for vitamin D production, years of unprotected exposure

Healthy Skin, Healthy Healing: Don’t Ignore Slow-Healing Wounds   For people with diabetes, even a small cut, blister or scrape can take longer to heal and may lead to serious complications if left untreated. Although our skin is constantly repairing itself, a wound that isn’t healing after 2 weeks should be checked by a healthcare professional.

Is it time to ditch the closed shoes? With May wrapping up today, tomorrow officially kicks off summer mode. For many of us in London, that means finally packing away the heavy boots and letting our feet breathe. But before you reach for those standard flat sandals or flimsy flip-flops, here is one critical tip

Skin Under Pressure: Hard Skin Pathologies   Following from last week’s topic, hard skin pathology encompasses several conditions where skin becomes abnormally thick, tough or rigid. Hard skin on the foot can result from pressure, inflammation, infection, vascular disease, nerve problems or systemic disorders. Different skin conditions Common hard skin types are corns and calluses which develop

May is Foot Health Month: Healthy, Comfortable and “Summer-Ready” Feet   It’s May Foot health month 🚀 A perfect time to focus not just on foot health, but also on keeping feet looking and feeling their best as sandal season begins ☀. Spotlight on Heel Fissures (Cracked Heels) Open-backed shoes and dry heat can cause the skin