The nice and cozy weather means one factor: Sandal Season is here.Get prepared to really feel the beach, grass or surf under your feet with the following heel-to-toe beauty ideas from the American Podiatric Medical Association.

• After soaking, swamp away cicatrices, heels and sides of the feet with a foot file or pumice stone. Avoid use of a foot razor since it removes an excessive amount of skin and may simply trigger infection and permanent damage if utilized incorrectly.

• Eliminate dry skin and calluses by utilizing an exfoliate scrub on the sides, soles and tops of feet. Rub in circular motions and make sure to thoroughly wash off the scrub. Pat feet dry, paying special attention to the region between the toes. Moisture can boost the development of athlete's foot or other fungal infections.

• Clip toenails with a straight-edge nail clipper to make sure they don't turn into curved or rounded in the corners. Toenails must to be clipped to just above the top of each toe.

• Remove buildup from your toenails with a rubber or wooden manicure stick. Don't use a sharp equipment to clean under your nail due to the fact you might puncture the skin and then leave it vulnerable to infection.

• Smooth nail edges by filing toenails with an emery board. File gently in one direction without forcefully rounding the corners of the nail. The file needs to only be utilized to smooth the edge of the nail and never to scratch the nail's surface.

• Apply a proper quantity of emollient-enriched lotion on your feet. Be sure to remove any extra moisturizer out of your toenails and between your toes.

• After cuticles have been properly moisturized, lightly push them back with a manicure stick or rubber cuticle pusher. Cuticles functions as a preventive barrier against bacteria entering the body and should never be cut.

• If your toe nails are healthy then you can apply nail polish. Nail polish locks out moisture and doesn't enable the nail or the nail to 'breathe.' Remove the polish frequently.