Treating Foot Odor Naturally: Home Remedies for Sweating Feet

Smelly, fetid feet are definitely a big cause for embarrassment. Too much sweating, along with growth and multiplication of bacteria, is the chief cause for offensive smelling feet. The feet have many sweat glands. Sweat, by itself, is unscented and neutral-smelling, but, when it surfaces, bacteria present on the skin, feed on the sweat and produce waste products. These waste products emit an unpleasant smell, which result in sticky feet with offensive odor

Smelly Feet can be very
Distressing

Causes of Foot Odor: Sweating Feet Causes

The prime etiological factor for unpleasant foot odor is bacterial multiplication. Our feet sweat. Even though sweat is basically odorless, the multiplying bacteria discharge certain waste products; these waste products emit a nasty odor.
For most people, the feet are enfolded in socks and shoes; this encourages the growth of bacteria, thus triggering the unpleasant problem. Stress and prolonged intake of certain medications cause the feet to smell too. Fungal infections like athelete's foot are also associated with smelly feet resulting in offensive foot odor.

Home Remedies for Foot Smell: Stinky Feet Home Remedies
Innumerable people tend to suffer from smelly and stinky feet; however, it is possible to manage the condition effectively and promptly, using simple home remedies.

• Feet Scrub with soap: Ensure that you scrub your feet daily, and use an anti-bacterial soap on the feet 3 - 5 times. Soaps wipe out the bacteria, prevent their multiplication and manufacture of waste products, and thus, prevent the feet from smelling offensive and prevent stinky feet. Scrubbing the feet can help remove dead tissue and prevent bacterial and fungal growth on the feet.
• Talc Powder: Talc Powder your feet; it eliminates foot odor. Further the powder also helps in keeping the feet dry, thereby preventing growth of bacteria and fungi.



Turmeric can be used to
manage stinky feet

• Turmeric: Local application of turmeric powder on dry skin is also considered to be beneficial. Turmeric has strong anti microbial properties, which can help get rid of the bacterial and fungal growth on the feet. This prevent foot odor and stinky feet.
• Vinegar: Add ½ a cup of vinegar to a bucket of warm water and immerse your feet. This is an extremely effective treatment for managing smelly feet.
• Green tea: Submerge your feet in a bucket of green tea; this will kill the bacteria and prevent the feet from smelling.
• Zinc: A deficiency of zinc is a very common cause for smelly feet. Supplementing your diet with zinc tablets, 50mg per day, is recommended. Also, consume plenty of zinc rich foods such as: walnuts, cashews, sesame seeds, shellfish, dairy products, lima beans, and ginger.

How Do I Get Rid Of Foot Sweat? Tips for Smelly Foot

Here are some tips that can help in getting rid of smelly foot, 

• Wear cotton socks: Always wear clean, cotton socks. Do not opt for synthetic materials; they fail to absorb any sweat. Cotton socks have good moisture-absorbing ability. They help the skin to breathe and wards off smelly feet.
• Never wear shoes without socks: Always wear socks with shoes. When you don’t wear socks, the sweat that is discharged gets absorbed by the shoes, making the shoes and the feet offensive. 
• Change your socks everyday: Wear clean, washed socks everyday. Unwashed socks make the feet smell disagreeable. 
• Aromatherapy: Essential oils such as: Lavender, Geranium, Bergamot, Juniper berry and Tea Tree are effective in the management of foot odor. They proffer strong anti-bacterial properties, and impart a nice smell to your feet all day. They check bacterial growth and discharge of bacterial products.