Pedicure at home

The weather is noticeably warmer, and it's time to start preparing your legs for the summer season. From whitening nails to reasons why you should never touch blisters, read on for how to get the perfect pedicure at home.

Invest in an electric foot file

Rough skin, corns and calluses are the phenomena that irritate the most people when it comes to pedicures. And it is not always possible to cope with them at home the first time. And here you can come to the aid of us electric foot file. From experience, I have determined that this is the most effective way to remove corns. However, for some reason, so far not so many people have acquired this miracle device. Perhaps this is due to the fact that as soon as electric foot files went on sale, they were quite expensive, and not everyone could afford it. But in our time, there are already many inexpensive options for such nail files that will be affordable for everyone and will greatly simplify the procedure for home pedicure.

Use a standard file

If you are not yet eager to buy an electric foot file , then you can handle it with the help of the tools already familiar to us. A laser file is best for this purpose, however, a metal foot grater is quite suitable for this task. With these tools, you can remove a fairly impressive layer of dead skin, but it can also turn against you if you are too diligent. Beware of processing the thin skin of the legs, because such files can be quite traumatic. Do not forget about the need to process tools, and thoroughly wash the file after each use.

Maintain that smoothness with a pumice stone

I do not recommend that you use a regular pumice stone as a treatment for chronic calluses, as it will not be as effective as any of the options mentioned above. However, a pumice stone is great for daily use in the shower to keep your heels smooth after the initial exfoliation. Before using a pumice stone, make sure that the skin on the heels is sufficiently softened.

Moisturize

For really deep hydration, the old-fashioned method of exfoliating, applying a heavy cream, and wearing cotton socks at night works best.

Use improvised means

Toothpaste, whitening strips for teeth , and hydrogen peroxide can be used not only for its intended purpose, but also to whiten toenails . Apply a small amount of peroxide to a cotton pad and place it on each nail. Wait 3-5 minutes and rinse your fingers with cold water. Another way to make toenails whiter is to apply whitening toothpaste or whitening strips on your nails, wait 10 minutes, and then brush each nail and rinse with warm water.

Don't try to "cure" the blister

" Blister Treatment " is a misnomer. Blisters cannot be cured, but be sure to keep the damaged area clean to protect yourself from infection. You can use an antiseptic if you wish. And then - just let nature take its course, and wait for the skin to heal itself. Also, go barefoot as often as possible to allow the injury to breathe and avoid further aggravation.

Use cuticle oil

Apply oil to the cuticles on your feet about three to four times a week. Keeping your cuticles hydrated will help give the illusion that the pedicure has just been done. And since we are starting to prepare for the beach season a little in advance, it is very important to keep the cuticles moisturized and healthy.

Treat yourself

Don't limit your pedicure to just removing dead skin and shortening your nails. Turn your home pedicure into a mini spa ritual. Turn on your favorite music, relax and enjoy the process. You can also add a few drops of your favorite aroma oil or lemon juice to the foot lotion. This will help to hydrate, brighten your feet and give them a pleasant scent.

A pedicure at home, with the right preparation, can be no worse than a salon one. And I hope my information today helped you at least a little. Be healthy and beautiful! :)