Putting Your Feet First
August 1, 2008
Pampering one’s feet is the ultimate luxury, yet few people make time for it. However, there are two great reasons to give yourself a pedicure. Firstly, your feet need a well-deserved rest and deep clean; secondly with the onset of summer, it’s time to get your toes looking sexy for summer sandals.
The most neglected and abused part of the human body, simply putting polish on your toes will not make your feet look soft and pretty.
Our feet take the brunt of supporting the weight of our bodies and moving us from place to place, even as they are crammed in to hot, often uncomfortable shoes. For your feet to be their softest and sexiest, proper care is needed. One does not have to rush to a salon before slipping on a pair of pretty sandals, one can get the feet in ace condition by following a home routine.
Begin by cleaning your feet by filling a tub or foot bath with warm water to which some favourite bath salts have been added. To soften dry skin and calluses, add a tablespoon of olive oil and soak your feet for 10-15 minutes. The salts soften up dry skin and calluses, while olive oil moisturises the skin.
Next exfoliate feet with a foot scrub, concentrating on the heel and ball area, where skin tends to be harder. Dry feet with a soft towel and use a moisturising lotion to soften the skin.
It is time now to trim the toe nails with nail clippers and smooth all rough edges with a nail file. To soften and push back cuticles effortlessly, rub oil into them and using an orange stick, push them back. Rinse feet to remove excess oil before applying nail polish, as it will prevent it from going on smoothly.
Now, you can begin to paint your nails, but first separate the toes with separators or cotton wool to prevent smudging. First, apply a base coat to keep the nail polish from staining your nails. It also helps to give a smooth surface to work on. Use a fairly fast drying base coat, applying thinly for and even coat. When dry, apply nail polish of your desired colour. Let dry thoroughly before applying a second coat using three strokes for the big toes and two for the little ones. When completely dry, seal in colour and apply a top coat to ensure your polish lasts longer.
Get into the routine of looking after your feet. It’s easy to take healthy feet for granted, but foot problems are actually among the most common health problems, which can be prevented with good foot care. Feet should be cleaned daily to reduce odour and the risk of disease, by washing carefully between the toes and removing all bacteria and fungus that thrives there. Prevent athlete’s foot by drying feet carefully.
Wear socks made from natural fibres like cotton or wool, as they allow your feet to breathe. Change shoes everyday, alternating between two to three pairs of shoes to allow shoes to dry out completely before using them again. Avoid high heels as they tend to jam the toes, causing corns and calluses. Wear natural leather shoes to allow feet to breathe.
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