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Scientists have shown that getting a pedicure can be extremely good. They aren’t just for making your feet feel better; when they involve massage, they are good for things like reducing your pain, improving your blood circulation, and reducing your stress levels. Professional pedicures, however, are not something that many 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. So here’s how you can do your own pedicures without having to leave your home.
The first thing you need 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 toenails. 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. There is a curve in fingernail clippers that can cause toenails to become ingrown and cause you lots of pain.
Soak your feet in a warm bath. Try letting your feet sit in a bath of warm water for approximately three minutes. You can try putting things like lavender bath salts or other skin moisturizers and soothers. This makes your foot bath even more relaxing and is a great way to indulge your feet to help them feel better. You can obtain ingredients for your foot bath in nearly every store carrying bath and body products. Sure, a few might cost a little more but choose the ones you like most.
Use a pumice stone to smooth down any rough spots or calluses that could still be left after the foot bath. Avoid using callus shavers or similar tools. A pumice should be adequate.
Once you’re done using the pumice, it is time to rinse your feet. Once you have washed off any pumice or callus dust and also any foot soak additives that may be clinging on, put on some moisturizing lotion. You can see lots of different types of moisturizing lotions that are made specifically for the feet. Don’t just rub in in the lotion, but it’s fine if you are in a rush. Massage in the lotion if you have the time to do so. Massage helps settle down your feet and, by extension, your entire body.
After your feet are squeaky clean, callus free and moisturized, the next step is to make them beautiful. This isn’t vital but it can do wonders for your self-esteem to know that, even if they are enclosed in shoes, your toes are nice looking. Try pushing back your cuticles with the use of a cuticle pusher (the trimmers can cut your skin and introduce infections). Your first layer must be of a good nail strengthening polish. When that has had the time to dry properly, apply whatever colors or designs that you want!
A do it yourself pedicure is oftentimes more inexpensive than a professional pedicure and oftentimes takes less time to complete. Get started today; these do-it-yourself pedicures can improve your whole body’s health!