Women love to take care of their face andknow very well how and what to do to look great. But we very often leave our feet without due attention - and this is completely in vain. Think about how much time you have to spend on your feet, how often do you wear high heels? And how often do you do massages and various water treatments? Agree, many cannot compare these concepts. But regular foot care is needed, otherwise everything will end sadly: nails will become thick and ingrown, heels will start to crack, and there will be no talk of any chic and luxurious image. The simplest thing you can do is to sign up for a full pedicure at a beauty salon. What does this mean? You will be given a foot bath, a massage session, and may even get mud wraps. Then it's time for a professional pedicure - and your feet will "run along the path" rested and rejuvenated. But such a procedure is quite expensive, and many ladies simply frankly regret their "hard-earned" money for this pleasure. Meanwhile, foot care at home can also be done at a professional level.
Water procedures
Caring for your feet should begin with foot baths.There is nothing complicated about it, but there is a lot of pleasure, and it will be good for the lower limbs. So, pour warm water into a basin. It can be hotter - if your goal is to steam your heels. Only here you need to take into account some restrictions:
- Do not make hot baths at elevated pressure;
- Such procedures are prohibited at elevated temperatures;
- With varicose veins and the existing thrombosis, too, you can not use too hot water.
You can take not just water, but a herbal infusion.Ideal: chamomile, thyme, burdock leaves, oak bark. During such procedures, the skin is steamed, and the upper layer of the epidermis will begin to peel off - these are dead cells, they are absolutely no longer needed. Just do not think of removing the skin with a razor, scissors or a knife. Yes, there are such ladies who scrape their heels in this extreme way. But this is very dangerous: firstly, there is always a chance of getting hurt; secondly, during such a process you can introduce an infection into micro-scratches; thirdly, this is a rather painful procedure. In order not to suffer and not to injure yourself, resort to the following:
- Rip off the skin well;
- Gently rub your feet with a washcloth;
- Now you can rub the heels and soles with a special stone (pumice stone) - this will remove all the "extra" skin.
After this procedure, you should dry your feet and lubricate them with foot cream. You can use any, but it is preferable to use an anti-inflammatory or moisturizing one.
Nail care
In order not to be embarrassed to wear shoes withopen toe, you need to take care of your nails. A pedicure should be done right after water procedures - the skin is steamed and easy to process:
- Clear the area around the nail, push away the cuticle and excess skin with a wooden stick;
- Carefully prune the cuticle with a special device that can be found in the pedicure set;
- Cut your nails, be sure to follow the corners - the common problem of ingrown nails begins with incomplete pedicure;
- Degrease the nail plate and dry;
- Apply the lacquer neatly, not smudging the skin around the marigold.
That's all the wisdom.But it's only at first glance that everything is easy and simple. But in reality, you still need to get used to this procedure. First, choose a comfortable position, second, turn off your phone - let no one disturb you. And third, adhere to the following rules:
- Care for your feet always begin with water procedures - not steamed skin and fingernails to handle correctly is almost impossible;
- If you do not know how to properly cut the cuticle, then do not try. It is better to simply move it with a wooden stick;
- In no case can you cut off the skin around the nail, no matter how it does not bother you;
- You can cut nails in different ways: if you apply a French pedicure, it is better to give the nail plate a "spatula" shape, and if you prefer a classic monophonic lacquer, then make the nails oval;
- For applying varnish with neat strokes, use a special device - "spacer" for the fingers. With this decision, you will never dirty the skin of your feet.
Please note that foot care at hometakes a lot of time, so choose a moment when there is no need to rush anywhere. But what should those who have restrictions on taking hot baths do? In this case, you can simply wash your feet in warm water and rub them well with a washcloth. Apply a little force - this way you can steam your skin and nails. Then do everything according to the scenario described above.
If you have a fungus
Unfortunately, the fungus on my feet has long since stoppedbe rare. You can catch it anywhere: on the beach, in a sauna, putting on someone else's shoes, even when washing in the shower. In general, this infection is sticky and getting rid of it is problematic. But now there are excellent medicines on sale and you can quite successfully carry out treatment. At the same time, do not neglect your feet - no one cancels care. You can also resort to folk remedies:
- If you have severe itching, especially between your fingers, then after washing your feet, be sure to wipe these areas with wine vinegar or medical alcohol;
- For the fungus is a "trouble" chamomile and a turn - here and make yourself a bath on the broths of these herbs;
- If you have a fungus, then try to applyless varnish on the nails. Dry skin with small scratches (and this is a common phenomenon with this diagnosis) can react with allergic manifestations.
Foot massage
By the way, you can do more than just that at homeprofessional pedicure, but also massage. Just rub your feet, not missing a single area. Stroking, circular and spiral movements with force, and tapping, and "finger rain" - all these techniques of classical massage can be used for feet and calves. You can do this massage with cream - cream containing menthol helps very well to restore freshness and vigor to your feet. It perfectly cools tired feet and gives lightness to the gait. If you have been diagnosed with varicose veins or thrombosis, then first consult with your doctor. In general, dear ladies, do not forget that you are queens! Everything about you should be harmonious and impeccable - from your hairstyle to your toes. You can learn to show off in heels, but you will have to work hard on the beauty of your heels and nails. But believe me, you will not only feel great, but also attract men's attention. So, arm yourself with patience, free up time in your busy schedule and start relaxing. After all, foot care is not only useful and brings beauty, it is also extremely relaxing - it is so much pleasure! You can add a little relaxation - light aroma lamps, turn on your favorite music and create beauty with your own hands! We recommend reading: