When the heat intensifies, the feet become more exposed to the sun, sand, water, and humid public environments.

High temperatures, increased perspiration, and the use of swimming pools, changing rooms, and public showers can create favorable conditions for the development of fungal infections. But why?

An environment favorable to foot fungus

The skin on the feet is naturally thicker and can remain enclosed in closed or damp footwear for several hours.

Excessive perspiration and moisture accumulation can alter the skin’s natural balance, cause maceration between the toes, and create a more favorable environment for fungal proliferation.

Contact with contaminated surfaces, especially when walking barefoot in changing rooms, swimming pools, and public showers, can also increase the risk of transmission.

In this context, different conditions may arise:

• Skin mycosis, caused by fungi and frequently associated with itching, scaling, or maceration
• Onychomycosis, a fungal infection that can alter the color, thickness, or texture of the nails
• Plantar warts, caused by the human papillomavirus, HPV
• Fissures, associated with dryness, pressure, or loss of skin elasticity

Although they may be favored by similar contexts, these conditions have different origins and should not be confused. When in doubt, it is important to seek professional diagnosis.

Prevention is Care: Discover BioFeet® Technology

BioFeet® has developed an approach based on caring for the skin environment and controlling factors such as moisture, accumulation of dead cells, and skin imbalance.

The products can be integrated into preventive or maintenance routines, or as a complement to protocols guided by a professional.

1. BioFeet® Drops: The Foundation of Care

With a selective keratolytic effect, BioFeet® Drops help naturally remove dead cells and reduce excess keratin layers without damaging healthy skin.

Its action contributes to:

• Controlling excess keratin
• Supporting skin pH balance
• Preparing the skin and nails for subsequent care
• Complementing protocols associated with fungal infections

It can be applied directly to localized areas, including nails with alterations, or in a foot bath when a more uniform application to extensive areas of the feet is desired.

In a foot bath, 20 drops should be added to one liter of water, allowing it to act for 10 minutes, according to the usage instructions.

2. BioFeet® Powder: daily moisture control

For those with excessive perspiration or who frequently wear closed footwear, BioFeet® Powder helps control moisture accumulated on the feet, in socks, and inside shoes.

With a talc-free and aluminum-free formula, it allows:

• Absorbing excess perspiration
• Reducing the sensation of moisture
• Providing a deodorizing action
• Supporting the balance of microbial flora
• Keeping the inside of footwear drier
• Improving comfort throughout the day

It can be applied directly to clean, dry feet, on socks, or inside footwear, according to the instructions on the packaging.

3. BioFeet® Spray: simple and practical maintenance

The BioFeet® Spray can be integrated into a maintenance routine, helping to preserve skin balance and reduce factors associated with the recurrence of fungal infections.

Its practical application makes it suitable for regular use, especially after completing an initial routine or according to professional guidance.

It can be sprayed once or twice a day, following the usage instructions.

BioFeet® Drops and BioFeet® Spray should not be used simultaneously. Each product should be integrated into a distinct phase of the routine.

Care to reduce the risk of foot fungus

During summer:

• Wear flip-flops in changing rooms, swimming pools, and public showers
• Avoid walking barefoot in humid communal spaces
• Dry your feet carefully, especially between the toes
• Change socks whenever they become damp
• Alternate footwear and allow each pair to dry completely
• Do not share towels, socks, or footwear
• Avoid wearing wet footwear
• Moisturize dry areas, avoiding the spaces between the toes
• Regularly inspect the skin and nails

Hygiene and drying of the feet are essential, but do not replace the diagnosis or treatment of an established infection.

When to seek a professional?

Seek evaluation from a Podiatrist in the presence of:

• Persistent itching
• Scaling on the sole or between the toes
• Maceration
• Painful fissures
• Changes in nail color or thickness
• Nail detachment
• Lesions suspected to be plantar warts
• Intense and persistent bad odor
• Rapid worsening
• Lack of improvement with usual care

People with diabetes, circulatory disorders, or reduced sensitivity should seek professional advice in the presence of any lesion, fissure, or skin alteration.

Take care of your feet and protect your steps

With regular care and products suited to the skin’s needs, it is possible to reduce the factors that favor the appearance or recurrence of fungal infections.

The BioFeet® range provides different solutions for controlling keratin, moisture, and skin balance, allowing the routine to be adapted to each situation.

Discover more at www.biofeet.pt.