Step 1 - Soak
Soaking feet in warm water for 10-15 minutes softens and relaxes them.
To
make soaking even more pleasant and effective you can add the following
ingredients to the water:
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Epsom Salts will relieve tension and puffiness.
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Body oils or aromatherapy oils will be effective in softening the
skin.
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Strong black tea used instead of plain water will help preventing
smelly
feet. The tannic acid in the tea kills bacteria and closes the pores,
keeping the feet dry longer. Soak for 30 minutes for better results.
Adding soap to the water is not recommended as it dries the skin. For ultimately luxurious experience pamper your toes in a milk bath.
The
natural oils in milk will cleanse the feet and make them feel silky.
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Step 2 - Scrub
There's a wide range of products that can be used for scrubbing the
feet to
help getting rid of calluses and tough skin. Toe-rrific book offers
some
simple and natural ideas, which are as effective as expensive scrub
mixes:
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You can make a homemade scrub by mixing oatmeal with water. Soft and
smooth skin is guaranteed.
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To cut through the hard soles of the feet rub on a lemon or an
orange.
Simply cut them in half and use for scrubbing.
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Taking a walk on the sandy beach barefoot will naturally scrub your
feet.
Be careful not to scrub away too much of the outer layer of the skin
that
protects your feet.
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Step 3 - Sooth
You can use any kind of hand or body lotion or oil to moisturize your
feet.
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For an extra pampering before going to bed apply moisturizer
liberally
and slip a pair of socks. You'll wake up with happy and soft feet ready
for
a new day.
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Olive oil makes a great moisturizer and can be used just like
regular
skin lotion.
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For a special treatment for your nails apply some vitamin E and rub
into
the nail bed. This will help to heal dehydrated and split nails.
Some miscellaneous tips:
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Wearing cotton socks will let your feet breathe and will keep them
from
sweating.
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Putting some talcum powder in your shoes helps to soak up extra
moisture.
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Always cut your toenails straight to avoid ingrown nails.
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Filing the nails always do it in one direction since sawing back and
forth will weaken the nails and cause them to split.
And the most important tip - always have fun expressing your beautiful
self
with creative toenail designs.
This tips is provided by Toe-rrific. Besides Pedicure advice and tips Toe-rrific book includes nineteen
design
sections with a total of 200 toenail styles for any color or occasion:
prom,
beach getaway, night on the town and many more. Visit their website at www.toerrific.com
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