26/07/2025
School holidays are upon us and trips abroad are on the horizon. Here are a few beach tips and also why it's important to wear footwear at the beach.
1. Sunscreen. When applying sunscreen don't forget your feet even the soles. There's nothing more uncomfortable than trying to walk with sun blistered feet.
2. Sea, salt, and sand are wonderful for the feet but they can dry the feet out, make sure when you are applying your moisturizer or after sun lotion after a day at the beach to include your feet too.
3. Footwear. I can't emphasise enough how important it is to wear footwear at the beach and here's why.
a. You have no idea what is buried in the sand, your footwear could potentially save you from an injury, in and out of the water, as well as protect you from staph infections caused by a cut.
b. If the beach is dog friendly, there could be parasites such as hookworm, roundworm, and giardia in the sand that can enter through the skin, especially if the skin is soft from the seawater.
c. Hot sand can scold, and blister the feet. Wearing flip-flops or sea shoes will protect the soles of the feet.
Look after your feet and the world is your oyster. Have a fun vacation 🏖️
