How to Do A Pedicure At Home in 6 Simple Steps?

Importance And Benefits Of Pedicure

• Prevents Cracked heels

  Rough and cracked heels can be caused by heat, physical stress and humidity. It may become painful over time if you don't clean your feet regularly. A regular pedicure session will help soften the cracks keeping your feet soft and supple.

  Reduces Infection
  

• Dirty feet and toenails are prone to skin infections if not taken care of properly. A pedicure will help remove dirt, cuticles and dead skin around the nails and feet so that your feet are not prone to infections. 

  Painful feet

• Dead skin cells may over time lead to a skin condition called calluses which hardened the skin that can hurt if it gets too thick. Regular pedicure session helps to remove the dead skin so that your feet stay fit and don't hurt while walking.

Step By Step Guide For A Pedicure At Home

Want to wind down and pamper your feet? Then, this complete guide on how to do a pedicure at home will help you do just that! The benefit of doing pedicures at home is ingredients are completely in your control. It requires a simple manicure pedicure kit, scrub and moisturiser.

• Remove nail paint
  The very first step is to remove the nail paint if any. To start with the pedicure, you have to remove the chipped nail polish that has been settled since the last pedicure. 
• Soak your feet
  The next step is to soak your feet in lukewarm water. This softens the hard skin around nails and heels, relieves foot pain and relaxes the tired muscles of your feet. For a spa-like feel, fill a tub with warm water, add a few drops of essential oil, organic foot soak, half tbsp of salt and hand wash. Soak your feet in it for 30 minutes.

• Exfoliate the skin
  Once you've soaked your feet, your skin will become soft and ready for scrubbing! To do so, take a foot filer or pumice stone and rub your heels gently in a back-and-forth motion. Then exfoliate your feet gently with a scrub. 

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• Shape your nails
  The next step of a pedicure at home is shaping your nails in round, square or any other shape you like. Remove the nail cuticles if you like and cut the nails to a shorter length. Then use a nail file to shape your nails.
• Moisturize your feet
  The above steps can make your feet dry so they need some extra nourishment. Once you are done scrubbing and shaping your nails, apply a moisturiser on your nails and feet to keep them soft and moisturised.
• Apply nail paint
  The favourite step of doing a pedicure is applying nail paint, isn't it? Once your moisturiser is absorbed well into the skin. Apply a fresh coat of nail paint in your favourite colour.

Home Remedies And Tips for Foot Care

These foot care tips and home remedies will help you get happy and healthy feet while doing pedicures at home-

• Moisturize with almond oil 
  Almond oil works as a great moisturiser for dull and dry feet. It leaves your feet feeling soft and supple. Take a few drops of almond oil and gently apply them to your feet. Massage until it gets absorbed well. Doing this twice a month rejuvenates your skin and prevents cracked feet.
• Regular foot massage
  

  Try to do a foot massage at least once a week. Foot massage helps to improve blood circulation and soothes your feet after a tiring day. It also keeps your feet nourished and soft. 

• Jojoba oil and sugar scrub
  Want to try homemade scrub? You can use this DIY scrub while doing pedicures at home. Jojoba oil has amazing anti-inflammatory properties that soothe your cracked heels. While jojoba oil makes your feet soft, sugar removes dead skin cells. The combination of both works wonders

Note- Please do a patch before using these natural remedies.

Juicy Chemistry's products for pedicure

• Hazelnut, coffee and chocolate face & body scrub
  

  Our scrub helps to exfoliate the skin, makes your feet super soft and benefits dry skin. The organic blend of cocoa powder, coffee granules, sweet orange essential oil, Shea and cocoa butter refines skin for even tone.

• Lemon and Lavender Bath Salt & Foot soak for tired feet
  

  Our foot soak organic and handmade foot soak that relaxes muscles and relieves pain. Baking soda helps to remove bacteria and makes feet healthy. Epsom salt relieves the pain and relaxes muscles after a long day. Lemon boosts blood circulation and lavender oil soothes the skin.

• Kokum, Myrrh & Hazelnut Hand & Foot Cream for dry cracked skin
  

  This cream is certified organic and handmade with love! Made with ultra-nourishing hazelnut and restorative Myrrh oil, this cream gives your hands and feet intense hydration and nourishment. Also, it improves the texture and tone of the skin.

  All these JC products are certified organic by Ecocert France as per COSMOS V3 standards.

FAQs

• Should I wash my feet every day?
  Yes, definitely. You must wash your feet every day to keep your feet clean and bacteria-free. 
• Can pedicure prevent and heal cracked heels?
  Yes, it can. Soaking, exfoliating and applying foot cream while doing pedicure at home helps heal cracked heels over time.
• Should I shower before or after the pedicure?
  You should shower before getting the pedicure because skin gets soft and supple after taking a shower.
• How often should you do a pedicure at home?
  Ideally, you should do pedicures once or twice a month at home. 

References

https://clinmedjournals.org/articles/ijfa/international-journal-of-foot-and-ankle-ijfa-3-038.php?jid=ijfa

https://www.ijem.in/article.asp?issn=2230-8210;year=2014;volume=18;issue=1;spage=106;epage=110;aulast=Saurabh

https://www.neliti.com/publications/138261/effect-foot-soak-using-warm-water-mixed-with-salt-and-lemongrass-to-decrease-pre