Cute Baby Feet & The Hidden Secret

As soon as they take their first steps, they feel ready to conquer the world, they never stop discovering themselves and their physical abilities, their environment, running, playing, dancing! Emotions and movement in the foreground… Our children's steps set the pace for their lives and ours. Walking to school, chasing, striding, hide-and-seek, sports activities, endless play, sweat, but also unexpected **odors.** Their adorable little feet - the ones we have in print, along with their first photo in a commemorative frame - emit a smell **not** so pleasant... **"Can my child's feet smell?"** thinks the classic "owl" mom we all have inside us. **Of course they can!** Science and the American Pediatric Institute, Old Tappan Pediatrics confirm it. Children's and teenagers' feet tend **to sweat much, much** more than adults', creating the ideal environment for bacterial growth.

Explained By Science

**600 sweat glands per square centimeter on our feet**

No matter how clean we are, a slight odor is almost inevitable on our feet, due to their **anatomy**. It is characteristic that the average foot contains **600 sweat glands** per square centimeter, which is **hundreds** more than our **armpits**. These glands secrete a nutritious "soup" of salts, glucose, vitamins, and amino acids, which provides the perfect diet for an entire **colony of bacteria**. In exchange for the... free meal, the bacteria leave us a cocktail of fatty acids and their **fragrant... signature**. Bacteria usually inhabit our feet and love dark, damp places like the inside of sweaty shoes. **Fact:** 10 to 15% of the world's population faces a permanent serious problem of bad odor. Why? Because their feet tend to sweat much more, thus providing... shelter for bacteria called kyetococcus sedentarius, which produce volatile sulfur compounds. **Sulfur compounds** are responsible for the smell of the well-known **"Smelly Feet"**.

9 steps against bad odor - Kids Health Org

However, not everything is so tragic. There's also good news, because if we follow simple hygiene rules, the Unwanted **"Smelly Feet"** often... vanishes into thin air. The non-profit organization kidshealth, dedicated to children's and teenagers' health issues, provides us with the following steps, which significantly help in dealing with these unpleasant odors and in caring for feet from a young age.

**Keep children's feet clean**

Wash their feet daily and make sure they are thoroughly dry.

**Wear the right socks.**

**Cotton**, as well as some types of **wool** socks and special fabrics (**dry yarn, Coolmax**) for sports activities, will absorb sweat and allow their feet to breathe.

**Make sure shoes are not too tight**

** **If they are too tight, feet tend to sweat more than usual. This is the body's reaction to the stress of pressure.

**Change shoes**

** **Wearing the same shoes every day increases the chances of them smelling more. Let them rest for a few days in the sun before wearing them again.

**Kill germs**

You can wash children's feet with antibacterial soap and dry them thoroughly.

**Wash shoes**

Some shoes, especially sneakers, are washable, which removes odors. This way, the shoes regain a pleasant clean smell. Make sure they are completely dry before being worn.

**Avoid plastic shoes**

Plastic and some other materials do not allow children's feet to breathe.

**Walk barefoot but with... moderation**

Let feet breathe freely and don't hesitate to let children walk barefoot. Don't overdo it, however, especially outdoors, as this can "invite" certain bacteria to live with them!

**Do not share footwear or towels with others**

If you do, you may transfer odor-causing bacteria from other people's feet to children's feet.

Christou1910's Aromatic Insoles

A NATURAL SHOE DEODORIZER

Clinical Aromatherapy Science

** **With 109 years of experience in health products, Christou1910 introduces for the first time globally the knowledge and wisdom of **clinical aromatherapy** science and the therapeutic properties of **organic essential oils** in a unique foot care line for all ages. The Christou1910 aromatic insoles, full of color, cheerful figures, and aromatic notes of organic tea tree, sweet orange, petitgrain leaves, and wild mint, provide ideal daily hygiene and cleanliness care, quickly, easily, and effectively, definitively addressing foot odor and maintaining a hospitable shoe environment. Aiming for quality, artistry, and well-being in every child's step, Christou1910 created yet another invention, based on nature and the properties of clinical aromatherapy science, specially designed for the needs of our little friends. The new composition of Christou1910's children's insoles consists only of 100% organic essential oils, all of which have recognized properties with pharmaceutical and therapeutic action. Organic essential oils are volatile substances that "escape" into the shoe, starting from the insole and covering its inner part, creating a fully antifungal and disinfectant environment, with natural antibacterial action and deodorizing properties. At the same time, the hygienic and fragrant natural latex from the rubber tree makes walking and stepping extremely comfortable.

The Organic Oils of Aromatic Children's Insoles - Discover their Power and Properties

Tea Tree, botanical name Malaleuca alternifolia

**Used** in World War II, it was in every soldier's first aid kit. The essential oil, whose use began with the Aborigines, is a real **"arsenal"** against all **microorganisms that threaten us, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites**, and is useful, according to the Mayo Clinic, to have in every family medicine cabinet. It is also used in unconventional medicine to treat antibiotic-resistant bacteria. It is also characterized by the freshness and unique character of the tea tree's aroma, whose name is said to have been given by the well-known... Captain James Cook.

Sweet Orange, botanical name citrus sinensis

**With** the sweet smell of citrus, it is characterized by many properties with beneficial action, such as **antiseptic**, **tonic**, **deodorizing**, and **cleansing**. It is one of the most widespread essential oils in aromatherapy, as its atmospheric diffusion and unique aroma make it one of the most invigorating oils, full of energy and optimistic mood.

Petitgrain or Neroli Leaves, botanical name citrus aurantium

**It** has long been used in aromatherapy to combat anxiety, while also being used by the beauty industry to treat acne and oily skin, and as a **deodorizing** agent. It is a highly sought-after oil in perfumery. Its inhalation causes relaxation and calmness, while it also has **antibacterial** and **strong deodorizing action.** It is particularly popular for its aromatic, medicinal, deodorizing, and refreshing properties.

Cool and Peppery Field Mint, botanical name mentha arvensis

**The** beloved mint got its name from Minthe, Pluto's lover, while the Aztecs used it **against sweating**. Mint oil was used to treat pain by rubbing it on the skin, while its main ingredient, **menthol**, is now used in foods, drinks, and cough medicines. It is also widely used in toothpastes due to its antimicrobial action and freshness, offering a feeling of coolness and cleanliness.

Cloud-like Steps with Design and Aromas

Proper hygiene and care concern the entire body, and more specifically areas with particular needs such as **our armpits and feet**. Our feet, and especially our soles, although one of the most important parts of our body, have received the least attention. Why? Because they are the least visible. Just as our **armpits sweat**, so do our **feet** which are "trapped" daily inside our shoes... Christou1910's aromatic insoles provide a **definitive solution** to a daily problem of bad odor. They are products of comfort and foot care, ensuring good hygiene, with **aromatherapy and organic essential oils** as valuable allies. **At the same time, the high aesthetics and unique design, a result of the company's collaboration with the globally awarded illustrator and children's book author, Elise Gravel, create a modern, attractive health accessory that every child will love because it will speak to them in the language of their imagination!** Christou1910 ensures that all our children's memories have the unique scent of childhood. That scent is provided by the aromatic insoles - which you can find at **selected points of sale (by clicking here) throughout the country.** And more specifically:

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- In selected Health Centers and pharmacies

P.S.1: The children's aromatic health and hygiene insoles fit all children's shoes but are not exclusively for children, as they are available up to size 40, so they can be worn by all adult women.

They are the ideal product that will provide comfort and, of course, unique aromas to any shoe form! **P.S.2: This way, mothers and children, wherever they are, will not be ashamed to take off their shoes, for fear of an unpleasantly bad smell.** Start and end your day with Christou 1910's aromatic insoles accompanying your every step and feel their comfort **and aromas** "charging" your batteries with energy and renewing your mood with optimism.