Everyone, I know we all know that awkward moment when you
are about removing your socks/ shoes after a long day – wondering if the foot
odor will be less or more. Up until last month, I have been managing the mild
version of this annoying issue which springs up from time to time, for a few
years. Though foot odor isn’t really an issue in summer because I wear sandals
then. However at some point, I just stopped bothering about it and just keep my
shoes on during the day at all times – no shoe removal, no odor!
I spent money on antifungals, vitamins and antiseptic to
improve my hygiene especially that of my feet to the maximum. I did notice a
small improvement. People even tell me that it is not an issue because everyone
deals with it.
Luckily, I discovered Karroo Foot Powder just a month ago
which has helped massively with the issue – if only I had found this product
earlier.
The list price for this product (100g) is only R15.95 at
Dischem, which is way more a beauty haul compared to the price I got it earlier
at Clicks R18.95.
The product features a simple way to reduce foot odor
entirely but as an added benefit, it refreshes your feet all day too with
regular use.
Target group
The product is made for people that sweat and do not like
not even a bit of funky smell from their feet, no matter the cause of the
funkiness, whether it is bacteria producing isovaleric acid from your sweat, a
skin infection caused by a fungus, poor hygiene or tight and low-quality shoes
Pros
The best for me about this product is that it is effective
and easy to use. At the same time, it is cheap but I guess it proved a point
that not only high-end products are effective. I learned the product can be
used to improve dry and scaly skin – I guess people love repurposing products
Cons
The main ingredient includes talc and zinc oxide which has
loads of controversies revolving around it. However, talc seems to cause side
effects when inhaled but I don’t think that risk is high while using a foot
powder. The powder has a tendency of sticking to my toenails – not a pleasant
sight.
Similar products and Resources
However, this product might not work for everyone especially
in cases where the foot odor is super strong. Then you need to seek medical
help +/- the usage of this product. My upcoming blog post on foot odors and its
causes will inform you more on the issue. Other products that you can try are
Avon odor neutralizing spray, Epsom salt, antiperspirant, Good Stuff foot
cream.
My Final Opinion
After trying various methods and products to fix the issue,
finding this product much earlier could have made me avoid time, money and
effort spent hopping from one treatment to another – sigh! If you have a minor
version of foot odor, this product is definitely worth trying so long you
aren’t allergic to any of its ingredient. I will re-buy without doubt as soon
as I run out.
