Easy and quick home remedies to get rid of shoe bites

“Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the World” - Marilyn Monroeve a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the World” - Marilyn Monroe

We don’t think that there is any girl out there who does not have a weakness for shoes. Be it flats, espadrilles, juttis, sneakers or heels - we have a pair for each mood of ours. Not only does it make our feet look pretty but are also extremely important in order to complete our whole look. A pair of shoes can literally make or break an entire look. 

While the perks of wearing stunning look shoes are insane it however has a major con. Yes, shoes bites! We all can definitely relate to it. Remember when you wore an extremely stunning pair of heels but the shoe bite suddenly gets sour and you’re drenched and suffering pain - the struggle clearly, is real. But what exactly is a shoe bite? Well, a shoe bite is the wear and tear of the skin when the shoe rubs the skin which leads to blisters and swelling. 

So what exactly causes a shoe bite?

Well, the simple answer to that is ill-fitted shoes. Either the shoe is way too tight or too loose which further causes friction and leads to a shoe bite. However, we have some tips for you’ll which will easily help you to get rid of the shoe bite and lessen the pain. 

Aloe vera gel 

The greatest gift from nature to mankind. Aloe vera gel possesses anti-inflammatory healing properties as it contains glucomannan. Apply aloe vera on the affected area and leave it on. Try it on twice a day for best results. 

Toothpaste

Not just for pimples, toothpaste is great for shoe bites as well. Toothpaste contains menthol which helps in reducing the pain which is caused by a shoe bite. Just take some toothpaste on a cotton pad and apply it on the affected area. Leave it on for a while and let it dry. Wash it away with water. 

Coconut oil and camphor balls

Coconut oil contains anti-inflammatory properties and  so does camphor balls, together they are a pretty good solution for a shoe bite. It lessens the place and also helps in quick healing. Take one tablespoon of coconut oil and crush some camphor balls. Dab a cotton pad and apply it on the affected area. 

Petroleum Jelly

Petroleum jelly serves a lot of purpose for all our beauty needs. Again, it has great healing power and anti-microbial properties. Just take one tablespoon of petroleum jelly and apply it on the shoe bite, wear a pair of socks over it and leave it on over-night. Repeat the process till the time your shoe bite is healed. 

There are also some handy and easy ways to prevent shoe bites. You can rub some oil on the inner fold of your shoes for a  couple of days before you wear the shoe. You can also wear socks or pads in order to protect your feet. 

Shoe bites is definitely a very unpleasant experience and quite a painful one too. We hope that all the remedies that we have mentioned above will help you out. Do you know of any more remedies? Comment below and let us know. 

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