During physical exertion, perspiration is a completely normal, physiological process. Its main purpose is cooling, because sweat - as soon as it evaporates on the surface of the skin - extracts energy from the body in the form of heat. If, however, the feet are stuck in socks and non-breathable shoes for most of the day, the sweat does not evaporate properly. The cooling effect that evaporation normally produces is absent, so the foot sweats even more.
Important to know: Fresh sweat is odorless. Only certain bacteria on the skin decompose the proteins and fatty acids it contains into sulfur and nitrogen compounds, which impart the characteristic foot odor. An effective foot deodorant cream, such as GEHWOL med Foot Deodorant Cream, which is applied in the evening, protects against unpleasant odor throughout the day. A combination of zinc oxide and highly concentrated active ingredient extract from Manuka oil has proven effective in the fight against odor. Both ingredients have an antibacterial effect and thus reduce the number of sweat-decomposing bacteria. When fighting foot odor, it is also important to care for the skin at the same time. The accumulation of sweat can cause the skin to swell easily, threatening infection with fungi and germs. GEHWOL med Foot Deodorant Cream contains complementary caring ingredients such as jojoba oil and aloe vera, which moisturize and care for the skin.