You don’t have to go to an expensive salon to have pretty feet.
A Step-by-Step Foot Care Guide
It’s hard to match the heady feeling of being pampered.
But who says you might’t match that feelingand get similar resultsby pampering yourself with a home pedicure?
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It’s best to use a non-acetonepolish remover.
Every now and then, you should give your toenails a break from nail polish.
Keeping your toenails constantly painted may cause them to become discolored, usually with a reddish or yellowish hue.
If your nails do turn colors, leave them bare for a couple of weeks.
They should soon return to their normal color.
Do not use water that is too hot.
Take care not to cut or file your skin too deeply.
This not only causes pain and bleeding but also can increase therisk of infection.
Remember that your goal is to remove dead skin cells, not healthy tissue.
(You may not be able to do so anyway.)
Instead, break up the task over the course of two or three treatments every four to six weeks.
Step 4: Trim Your Toenails
Use a stainless steel nail nipper to trim your toenails.
To prevent over-trimming, cut the toenails straight across.
Then gently round the corners with an emery board.
you’re able to push your cuticles back, but make every effort to avoid cutting them.
Mostdermatologistswill tell you that there is no good reason to cut your cuticles (also known as theeponychium).
The warmth of the wax helps increase blood flow and opens up the pores in the skin.
When your pores are open, they are able to absorb more moisture.
you could purchase a portable paraffin wax bath online or at certain brick-and-mortar retailers.
The devices can ensure the wax temperature never exceeds 125 degrees Fahrenheit.
Use Food-Grade Paraffin
Use only food-grade paraffin for foot wax treatments.
The softened tissues will better absorb the emollients in the lotion and ensure softer, well-hydrated feet.
This is especially useful if you haveplantar fasciitis, a disorder of the tissue that supports the arch.
Other Foot Care Tips
Pretty feet are healthy feet.
In the end, pretty feet are about more than aesthetics.
Treatments like this one are not meant to cover up problems.
Then get ready to put your dancing shoes on.
you could remove corns and calluses at home, but it can be a slow process.
Soak your feet in warm water for about 10 minutes.
Use a wet pumice stone or emery board to gently scrape off dead tissue.
Scrub in one direction and take care to not remove too much skin in one sitting.
Then apply a moisturizing cream or lotion to your feet.
Repeat two or three times a week until your feet are smooth.
The warmth of the wax also increases blood flow and eases aches and pains.
The wax is a natural emollient that helps to soften and moisturize skin.
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