subject: At Home Pedicure: Doing It Yourself [print this page] Scientists have established that having a pedicure can be really advantageous. They don't merely help your feet feel better; when they include things like massage, they can improve your circulation, reduce your stress, and reduce pain. However, majority of us aren't really happy about the idea of getting a pedicure from a professional. Going for a professional pedicure means having your feet subjected to things that have been used on a number of other customers and you never know if the salon is up on its hygienic standards. The good news is that it is absolutely possible to give yourself a pedicure. So here's how you can give yourself a pedicure without ever leaving the house.
The first thing you have to do is use a non-acetone polish remover (acetone wreaks havoc on your body) to remove any polish that might still be on your toes. Then clip your nails straight across and smoothen the rough edges. See to it that you use a toenail clipper for clipping your toenails , not a fingernail clipper. Clippers designed for clipping fingernails are curved and can make your toenails become ingrown and start hurting.
Use a foot bath to soak your feet. Let your feet stay in a tub filled with warm water for a few minutes. It is also good to mix in things like bath salts, skin softeners or skin soothers to the warm water. This can turn the foot bath into a really comforting experience and help your feet feel genuinely good. Virtually every bath and body aisle of every store sells things to make a foot bath better. Some are more expensive than others but pick the one you like the best.
Use a pumice stone to polish off any rough spots and remove any calluses that could still be hanging on after your foot bath. Avoid using callus shavers or similar tools. A good old pumice stone is all you would ever need to have.
Rinse off your feet when you are through using the pumice stone. Once you have washed off any pumice or callus dust and also any foot soak additives that could be clinging on, put on some moisturizing lotion. There are all sorts of foot-centric moisturizing lotions available. It is fine to merely rub in the lotion quickly if you are in a rush, but try not to settle for this. But you're not pressed for time, massage it in. The massage is beneficial for the entire body, not merely your feet.
Once your feet are squeaky clean, callus free and moisturized, it is time to make them pretty. Even though this isn't exactly a vital 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 quite a lot for your confidence. Cuticle pushers are the best option for pushing back your cuticles (trimmers can lead to a number of wounds and infections). Apply a good solid layer of nail strengthening polish. When that is dry, you can try painting your toes in whatever colors or designs you like.
At home pedicures do not have to take a great deal of time and are usually more affordable than what you would pay for professional services. Get going today; these DIY pedicures can improve your whole body's health!
