Do You Often Suffer From Foot Blisters? Cure Them Using These 4 Incredible Home Remedies!
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Other than being a horrible nuisance, of course, a blister is a small pocket of fluid that can form in any area of your body. You could develop one post a fungal or bacterial skin infection, skin burn, insect bite, or even after physical trauma.
The degree to which blisters interfere with your daily life depends on their location, which is why foot blisters are so universally dreaded. Once they pop up, not only does your exercise schedule go for a toss, but even walking and standing for long periods can become unbearable.
Fortunately, there are some silver linings to this cloud. The discomfort of foot blisters can be drastically reduced using certain easy-breezy home remedies. The following wonderful treatments will not only have you skipping along in a jiffy, but they will also lower your risk of repeated blisters. Can you ask for a better bargain?
1. The Garlic Milk Infusion
The combination of tart garlic and wholesome milk is a power-packed combo to alleviate the discomfort of foot blisters. Milk can potentially soothe the inflammation and burning of your lesion while garlic possesses antibiotic properties that can help prevent and fight infection. Both the ingredients brim with antioxidants that can help accelerate your recovery (1, 2, 3).
Ingredients
- Garlic cloves x 3
- Milk x 1 cup (250 ml)
Directions
- Mince the garlic or crush the cloves in a mortar.
- Place the milk in a saucepan over the stove and bring to a boil. Add the minced garlic and let it simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the stove and allow the contents to cool.
How To Use
- Using a clean cotton wool, apply the mix to the affected area.
- Repeat the application 3 to 4 times per day (as required) until the blister heals.
2. Turmeric And Honey Paste
Honey is the perfect biological wound dressing that has been utilized to treat injuries for thousands of years. This liquid gold bursts with antioxidants, analgesic (read: painkilling), and anti-inflammatory goodness (4, 5). But more than that, it possesses antibacterial activity (6). Honey is known to have an inhibitory effect on close to 60 different species of bacteria along with some species of viruses and fungi as well!
When combined with the powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of curcumin in turmeric, this remedy is truly a force to reckon with (7, 8).
Ingredients
- Honey x 3 tbsp. (75g)
- Turmeric powder x 1 tsp. (5g)
Directions
Blend the turmeric powder into the honey and mix well till a smooth paste is formed.
How To Use
- Apply the paste onto the affected area and let it stay for up to 30 minutes. Rinse with cool water.
- Repeat application twice a day.
3. Coconut Oil Enriched With Vitamin E
Coconut oil is known for its moisturizing effects and powerful antibacterial properties, which can aid in the prevention of skin infections (9, 10, 11). Applying coconut oil topically on the wounded area can help accelerate the body’s natural healing process and also reduce any potential scar or blemish formation (12). Once combined with the antioxidant minefield that is vitamin E, this is truly one potent blister healer (13).
Ingredients
- Coconut oil x 3 tbsp. (45g)
- Vitamin E oil x 1 tsp. (5g)
Directions
In a clean, disinfected bowl mix the coconut oil and vitamin E oil until you obtain a smooth and consistent solution.
How To Use
- Gently massage the mixture onto the affected region and allow it to get absorbed. Do not rinse.
- Repeat the application thrice per day until you see results.
4. Marigold Foot Bath
A marigold infused water foot bath can do wonders for soothing and accelerating the healing of foot blisters. It also provides you with a strong defense against any future bacterial skin infections. Bonus? Marigold is known for its anti-inflammatory properties that are essential for healing skin wounds (14).
Ingredients
- Distilled water x 6 cups (1.5 liters)
- Marigold flowers x 5 tbsp. (50g)
Directions
- Place the water in a cooking pot and place it on the stove on high heat. Bring it to a boil and add the washed and cleaned marigold flowers. Allow it to simmer for a few minutes.
- Leave the infusion to cool down. Once it reaches room temperature, proceed to use.
How To Use
- Pour the infused marigold water into a medium-sized bucket or large bowl and soak your feet for roughly 20 minutes.
- Post-treatment, dry your feet well and apply a gentle moisturizer for sensitive skin.
- Repeat the treatment every day until you see visible results.
Foot blisters don’t have to ruin your day. Simply grab these all-natural ingredients from your kitchen and allow your feet to bask in the love and healing of good ol’ Mother Nature. Stay healthy!
