At-Home Pedicure – How to Do It Safely?
At-Home Pedicure – How to Do It Safely?
A pedicure is a great way to take care of the health and appearance of your feet.Although many people associate this treatment mainly with a visit to a beauty or podiatry clinic, it’s worth remembering that proper home care can help maintain the results of a professional pedicure for longer.How to take care of your feet at home and what tools to use to do so safely?About it below.
Soaking your feet in salt or liquid
We begin the treatment by soaking the feet in lukewarm water with a special salt or liquid added.This step softens the skin and nails, making it easier to remove calluses and care for the nail plate.A recommended product is, for example, Peclavus® PODOcare Herbal Foot Bath Salt with Urea – refreshes, cleanses, and relaxes tired feet, while helping to eliminate unpleasant odors and making it easier to treat calluses.
Feet should be soaked for 10–15 minutes; however, for people with diabetes, it is recommended to shorten this time to 5–8 minutes.
Grainy Scrub
The next step is to exfoliate dead skin cells.Instead of foot files or pumice stones, which can cause micro-tears, it’s a good idea to use a granular scrub, such as peclavus® PODOcare Moisturizing Foot Scrub.It contains natural ingredients, such as almond oil and menthol, which smooth, moisturize, and have antibacterial properties.Massage the scrub into the skin using circular motions, especially in areas where the skin is thickened, and then rinse with lukewarm water.This treatment prepares the skin to absorb the moisturizer.
Drying Your Feet
After exfoliating, it is very important to dry your feet thoroughly—especially between your toes—to prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi.Use a soft, clean towel for this.
Trimming nails to follow the natural shape of the nail bed
Once they're dry, we can move on to trimming the nails.Use well-sharpened scissors or clippers and trim the nail plate following the natural shape of the nail bed..Do not cut them too short or leave sharp edges—this can lead to ingrown nails.It's a good idea to smooth out the edges with a nail file.
Applying the cream
Finally, apply a cream tailored to the needs of your feet:
peclavus® PODOcare Cream with Wollfett Lanolin – for dry and cracked skin; forms a protective layer and soothes irritation,
peclavus® PODOcare Intensiv Cream – intensely moisturizes, protects, and regenerates the skin; has antiseptic properties,
peclavus® PODOcare Cracked Heel Ointment – an ointment for cracked heels that improves skin elasticity and resilience.
At-home care to prolong the effects of a pedicure
Getting regular pedicures at home is a great way to maintain the results you achieved during your visit to a beauty salon or podiatry clinic.While these skincare routines can't replace a professional treatment, they will help your skin stay in good condition for longer.Taking care of your feet yourself also allows you to spot changes and abnormalities sooner, which may require a consultation with a specialist.Well-chosen products, such as those offered by peclavus®, will allow you to enjoy a comfortable and safe skincare routine in the comfort of your own home.