Aloe is a healing plant and a powerful moisturizer.
Aloe vera socks are foot covers made from an aloe vera-infused fabric or socks with an inner lining of aloe vera. Aloe is a powerful moisturizer, capable of speeding the healing of dry skin and softening thick calluses. Usually made from a mix of spandex and nylon, these types of socks are used to hydrate and soothe the feet. Aloe-infused socks are generally worn for short periods of time and are not recommended for use inside a pair of shoes, where they can cause sweating and significant movement of the foot inside the shoe.
Excessively sweaty feet can cause odor and even athlete’s foot.
There are two different ways to apply aloe vera to socks. Aloe vera socks can be infused with aloe vera, or a light coating of aloe vera can be applied along the inside of the sock. Also, these types of socks can completely cover the foot, from the toes to just above the ankle, or they can be opened at the toes and worn during a pedicure.
These special socks can be purchased ready to wear or they can be made by hand. One way to make aloe socks is to purchase a pair of soft socks made from a nylon-elastane blend. Then flip the socks over and lightly coat them with aloe vera lotion. Finally, wipe off any excess lotion and turn the socks inside out to wear. The second way that aloe socks can be made is by knitting a pair of socks with aloe-infused yarn, which is available at specialty yarn stores.
Aloe is a very effective moisturizer that penetrates deep into the skin to hydrate even the deep underlying layers of the dermis. Feet are often affected by dry, cracked skin, which can cause sores and sometimes painful calluses. Aloe socks are a great way to combat dry skin while soothing and soothing tired feet.
Aloe-infused socks should not be worn in shoes and should only be worn for a few hours at a time. Aloe-infused socks create a barrier that locks sweat against the skin, preventing moisture from evaporating. The moist environment created in this situation can lead to athlete’s foot or unpleasant foot odor. Aloe-infused socks should also not be worn inside shoes. The aloe vera within the fabric can be quite slippery and cause feet to move around in shoes, causing calluses or blisters.