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Home pedicure is a labor-intensive procedure, salon pedicure requires organization, time and costs. That is why we are so interested in extending his life.
What is a pedicure
A pedicure is a treatment for the feet and toenails. Here are its main steps:
antiseptic bath to help soften the skin and cuticles;
cuticle care with special tools or grinding with an apparatus with nozzles of different diameters;
nail care: shaping with a file, if necessary, strengthening the nail plate with special preparations;
foot skin care: polishing with a file, apparatus or (for thin skin) exfoliation with a scrub;
applying nail polish (super-resistant gel polish and shellac are now preferred to conventional formulations);
application of cream and light massage.
One of the most popular types of pedicure now is acid, when an acid-based composition is used instead of tools and apparatus for caring for cuticles and treating feet. It is applied for a few minutes, then the keratinized layer of the skin is removed, after which it becomes soft, smooth, moisturized.
How to prolong the effect after the procedure
All you need is to remember 7 simple rules and follow them.
Use foot cream
Apply it daily, more precisely – every night. Apply after shower to slightly damp skin. If you use the cream before going to bed, you can wear cotton socks: in the morning, the condition of the heels will be close to the textbook “like a baby.”
Lettom choose moisturizing cooling creams, for example, with peppermint or tea tree oil – they remove signs of fatigue and deodorize the skin.
in winter rich dense textures and formulas with shea butter (softens, nourishes) or lavender (relieves fatigue, tones) will come in handy.
Don’t forget to exfoliate
If the skin on the legs dries quickly and becomes rough, it is useful to apply a scrub or acid peel 1-2 times a week. Apply the scrub in a circular motion to:
increase blood flow;
relieve fatigue;
facilitate the absorption of foot cream or oil.
Apply gel polish
Simply because it lasts longer on the nails: an average of 2-3 weeks. At the same time, unlike ordinary varnish, it does not chip and does not fade. Some gel polishes include components that inhibit the growth of the cuticle.
By the way, when the nail grows back, the area without varnish can be hidden under a layer of glitter – for example, by creating a transition from light to dark.
Moisturize your feet, cuticles and nails
Take care of cuticles
To moisturize and nourish it, a special product with oils of sweet almond, jojoba, rice bran and vitamins is best suited. You can apply it on the entire nail – so you soften the skin and keep the shine of the nails.
In the absence of cuticle oil, use a foot cream.
Choosing the right shoes
The best way to save your pedicure is to wear comfortable shoes. It should not be too tight, rub and generally cause discomfort. An experienced pedicurist will immediately notice if you are wearing uncomfortable shoes or need an orthopedic consultation.
With gait disorders, the stratum corneum on the feet grows unevenly due to the uneven distribution of the load. If rough patches and corns often appear on the legs, this may be the case.
Monitor the health
Skin health depends on the state of the body as a whole. And if the skin is constantly dry and cracked, you most likely lack vitamins and minerals. An exception is large-lamellar peeling, this is a symptom of a fungal disease of the skin of the feet. It can also be accompanied by the appearance of cracks in the interdigital spaces.
Do not self-medicate in either case, contact a dermatologist and / or mycologist.
Find your master
Even with good home care, a professional pedicure is essential. Acidic is suitable for sensitive skin, as well as for those who suffer from diabetes. The hardware gives a more stable result and more evenly removes rough skin. But even here it is not so much the apparatus itself that plays a role, but the experience of the master.
Remedies to help keep your pedicure going
Regenerating foot cream “Intensive care”, Garnier – the problems of drying out and the appearance of microcracks on the skin of the legs and feet are solved by a regenerating formula based on maple sap. Intensively nourishes, eliminates peeling and discomfort.
Care for dry and rough skin, Kiehl’s actively moisturizes and nourishes due to the content of glycerin, shea butter and avocado. Suitable for dry and chapped skin.
- Nourishing Body Scrub “Precious Beauty Scrub”, Garnier — cupuaçu fruit tree seeds cleanse and polish rough areas on the feet, and a complex of four oils moisturizes, softens and nourishes the skin of the feet.