The Do-It-Yourself Pedicure
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Scientists have proven that having a pedicure can be extremely good. They aren’t merely for helping your feet feel better; when they involve massage, pedicures are good for things like reducing your pain, improving your blood circulation, and lessening your stress levels. Professional pedicures, however, are not something that most folks are interested in having. Professional pedicures involve using the same tools that have been used on multitudes of other individuals and you can’t say if those tools are hygienic. Thankfully, a do-it-yourself pedicure is something anybody can do. Here is what you need to do if you want to experience all the benefits of a pedicure without leaving the house.
The first thing you have to do is use a non-acetone polish remover (acetone is not good for your body) to get rid of any polish that might still be on your toes. Next trim the toenails (straight across) and use a nail file to file down any rough edges. See to it that you use a toenail clipper to trim your nails rather than a fingernail clipper. The fingernail clipper’s curled shape can cause toenails to become ingrown and begin hurting.
Soak your feet in a foot bath. Try to let your feet stay in the water for several minutes. You can try putting things like lavender bath salts or other skin softeners and soothers. This makes your foot bath even more relaxing and is a great way to indulge your feet to help them feel better. Virtually every bath and body section of stores sell things to make a foot bath better. Sure, some might cost a little more but choose the ones you like most.
Use a pumice stone to get rid of any rough spots or calluses that may still be left after the foot bath. Don’t try to use callus shavers or similar tools. Plain old pumice stones are just fine.
Once you’re done using the pumice stone, it is time to wash your feet. Once you have rinsed off any pumice or callus dust and also any foot soak additives that may be clinging on, put on some moisturizing lotion. There are many moisturizing lotions created just for the feet. It is perfectly okay to simply rub in the lotion quickly if you are in a rush, but try not to settle for this. Instead, if you have the time, try to massage in the lotion. Massage helps settle down your feet and, by extension, the rest of your body.
When your feet are squeaky clean, callus free and moisturized, the next step is to make them beautiful. Although this isn’t really a crucial step, knowing that your toes are pretty (even if you’re the only person who can see them because your feet are stuffed into closed toe shoes all day) can do so much for your self-confidence. Try to push back your cuticles with the use of a cuticle pusher (the trimmers can cut your skin and introduce infections). Put on a coat of nail strengthening polish. When the first coat has had the time to dry properly, paint whatever colors or designs that you want!
At home pedicures don’t need to take much time and are usually less expensive than what you would pay for professional services. Get going today; these pedicures can improve your overall health!
