“The tannic acid in black
tea not only kills odor-
causing bacteria, it also
closes pores to help your
feet sweat less,” says celebrity
aesthetician Lora Condon.
Plus, bathing feet in the
icy liquid reduces any heat-
induced foot/ankle swelling
and creates a cool sensation
that permeates the body
from head to toe.
QTRY IT! Steep 3 black tea
bags in a bowl with 3 cups
of boiling water; chill in
the fridge. When cool,
remove tea bags and
pour into a basin with
a few ice cubes. Soak
feet for 5 minutes,
then pat dry.Relieve rashy
skin with a cold
milk compress
Nix stinky
feet with an
iced tea soakyMilk’s proteins calm
inflammation while its
creamy fats alleviate itchi-
ness. And the cooling sen-
sation of milk that’s straight
from the fridge constricts
blood vessels to reduce
redness. Speed results by
pairing it with honey, a
humectant known for its
skin-repairing abilities.
QTRY IT! Mix 1 cup of full-
fat milk and 2 Tbs. of honey.
Saturate a washcloth in the
liquid and let sit on rashy
areas for 5 minutes; rinse.