Give Yourself A Spa-Worthy At-Home Pedicure

Due to COVID-19, spas, salons, and other beauty-related services have been shuttered for months. Even though businesses have been reopening for the past few weeks, many people are still not convinced that it’s safe enough to go.

With all the uncertainty regarding COVID-19, you’ve probably been neglecting your feet. An at-home, spa-like pedicure will help you rejuvenate your feet and get some much-needed relaxation too!

Here are the steps to follow:

Soak your feet


Soaking your feet helps soften the dead skin which can be removed later. It also helps with cuticle removal. The overall feeling of soaking your legs in some warm water is essential to help you relax. You can include Epsom salt and a tea tree foot soak to take your at-home pedicure to the next level. Tea tree is known to have anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties that help remove any odor that could be a result of fungus or bacteria.

Remove the dead skin

Once your feet have been soaking for a while, the dead skin is easier to remove. Use a pumice stone to gently remove this dead skin. You can also use a foot file for soft and smooth heels. For the tops of your feet, use a gentle physical exfoliator, like a scrub, to remove dead skin and stimulate blood circulation. You can prepare a scrub at home with some oil and fine sugar. Make sure you’re gentle, scrubbing your feet too hard may result in micro-tears.

Focus on the nails

Over time, dead skin and dirt accumulate on and around our toenails. Soaking your feel makes this dirt easier to remove. Use an orange stick to remove all the dirt on and under your toenails. Use the flat side of the orange stick to push back the cuticles.

Time for some color!

The best part about a pedicure is a fresh coat of nail polish. If you want your nail polish to last well, you need to prep your nails. Cut them down and file them till they are your desired shape. Buff them down so that they are shiny and smooth, making for a smoother nail polish application.

Apply a base coat before you apply your color. Once it has dried completely, apply 2 to 3 layers of your desired color. Make sure every coat of nail polish is dry before you apply the next. Top it all off with a good quality topcoat.

Allurials is a popular skincare brand that believes in producing cruelty-free and ethical products. Their product range consists of naturally sourced products that can be used on all types of skin. To keep your feet moisturized, apply their 100% natural aloe vera gel. To soften your cuticles, you use the hydrating carrot seed oil, and for overall moisturization, try their pure goat milk body lotion.

 

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