It’s wintertime, friends. The holidays can be a much-needed bright spot in the season, but overall, long winter evenings and colder weather can take its toll on mental and physical well-being. This includes hand and foot care! In this post, we’ll discuss some options for healthy hands and feet while on the job or while staying in our Barksdale AFB housing.
Perform Your Best by Taking Care of Yourself
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Now, if you don’t like scented lotions, moisturizing may seem like a daunting task. But thankfully, it doesn’t have to be. Bravo Sierra proudly proclaims that its products have been tested by military personnel to perfect what they offer for busy, active professionals. They also give back to the military community when you make a purchase. You can choose the unscented hand cream or one of the other hard-working products on sale.
Dealing with a lot of grime and grease on base? Try getting a bottle of Fast Orange Hand Cleaner. It has a nice orange scent and pumice (grit) in the soap, which exfoliates and removes that dirt from your hands. Construction workers would also appreciate this particular product at the end of a long workday.
O’Keeffe’s Working Hands cream is a great option for airmen or pretty much anyone with dry hands, elbows or feet. It is mostly unscented and long-lasting…you don’t need to use much for it to be effective!
It may seem like a random item, but wet wipes are the perfect packable hygiene item for service members. They offer easy cleanup when far away from shower or bath facilities. However, traditional baby wipes just won’t cut it. Combat Wipes is a company that offers biodegradable products ideal for any outdoor camping or military maneuver. Plus, you’ll get the added benefit of aloe in each wipe.
Feet are another important area for overall body care. In another blog post, we talked about socks. But that isn’t the only thing you can do for your feet. Why not get a massaging foot bath to soak your toes or pumice stone to gently remove old skin? Don’t forget to clip your toenails as well. Forgetting to do so can lead to lots of pain later, especially if you just finished a long run or ruck march.
Another tip for the feet in your life? Foot powder. It’s the best thing to keep feet dry in heavy combat boots. Sweaty feet are the enemy and can cause blisters. Check out this article from the Mayo Clinic about treating blisters. If you need to speak with a doctor, visit the clinic on base at 243 Curtiss Road. You can schedule appointments online at https://barksdale.tricare.mil/ for non-emergency care.
Please keep in mind that we are providing information about these solutions as a convenience to our current and potential tenants! Shreveport Bossier Corporate Housing doesn’t specifically endorse any product, business or organization listed.
Comfortable, Clean Barksdale AFB Housing
Now that your hands and feet are clean and happy, let’s talk about some other ways you can give yourself some much-needed self care. One way is to choose fully furnished off-base Barksdale AFB housing. Our rentals offer the amenities and comfort you need to feel like you’re staying in a home-away-from-home. Each one of our condos or houses for rent in Shreveport LA have an equipped kitchen area with full-sized fridge, stove, microwave, pots & pans, utensils and more. You’ll love the washer and dryer units in each rental for easy laundry access. Utilities are included in the monthly bill for your convenience.
Ready to “wash your hands” of on-base living? We’re not just a corporate housing Shreveport company…we love working with tenants with many professional backgrounds, including the military, nursing, construction, business etc. Contact our owner, Debi, via our Contact form or talk to her on the phone at 318-548-6156. Don’t forget to ask about current availability…we are pet-friendly and offer military discounts!
Sources: https://www.fastcompany.com/90425201/battlefield-tested-skincare-this-brand-tested-its-entire-line-with-the-military
