Feet are valuable organs of your body. In addition to helping you walk, your feet also support your posture. When you walk quite a distance, or wear high heels for a long time, your feet will feel tired. Pamper your tired feet with a foot spa so your feet can rest and recover. Follow these steps to set up a foot spa at home.
Step
Step 1. Prepare a bucket of warm water, then pour a scented bubble bath soap or essential oil that suits your skin type
Mix well.
- Peppermint oil is suitable for restoring the condition of the feet, while lavender oil is good for relaxation.
- If you want to soften the soles of your feet, use a foot soak mixture made from milk and almonds. Make sure you wash your feet thoroughly before starting the treatment for best results. Dissolve one cup of ground cow's milk or soy milk and one tablespoon of almond oil in water and mix well. Soak your feet for at least 10 minutes, and don't rinse your feet after.
- If your feet are swollen, add a handful of Epsom salt or baking powder to the spa mixture.
Step 2. Soak your feet for 5-10 minutes
If you soak your feet in a mixture of milk and almonds (or some other plush ingredient), soak them for 15 minutes to soften them even more.
Step 3. After soaking, dry your feet with a clean and soft towel
Remove dirt from toenails, then trim toenails as desired. Since your toenails will be soft, you can trim your toenails by simply pulling on them.
Step 4. Massage your feet
Use a rich foot massage balm or cream, or an exfoliating cream. You can make your own massage cream by mixing 1 tablespoon unscented body oil, 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, and 1 tablespoon oats. Use this cream to remove dead skin cells from your feet.
- If certain parts of your feet feel less smooth, use a small foot sandpaper with a rough surface.
- Pay attention to the shape of your feet when massaging. Do your feet have lumps? Are there any cracked feet? Are your feet growing abnormally? Do you need to pay special attention to the feet? If certain areas of your feet are thickened or lumpy, don't ignore them! Get your feet checked by a doctor as soon as possible before you feel pain.
Step 5. After removing dead skin cells, clean your feet with a towel, then rinse with foot bath water
Step 6. Apply moisturizing lotion or body lotion to the feet
After applying the lotion, your feet will feel soft and fragrant.
If you want to paint your toenails, use a nail polish remover to remove the lotion from the surface of your toenail before starting. Otherwise, you'll have a hard time applying nail polish
Step 7. Now, your toenails are ready to be painted with your favorite nail polish
If you wish, you can now use long drying nail polish to make your toenails even more shiny. After painting your toenails, you can relax longer with the foot spa!
- Use quick drying nail polish as a cover.
- If you want to wear shoes that cover your toenails, it's best to wait at least 45 minutes after applying nail polish. Also, make sure your feet are dry before getting a pedicure or toenail treatment.
Tips
- A home spa is perfect for parties or on vacation. If you are going to do it with friends, also prepare a face mask, makeup kit, and complete hair care products.
- Fill the bottom of the soaking bucket with marbles, then move your feet over the marbles while soaking them. Thus, the blood flow in the legs will be smoother. This is an easy way to massage the feet.
- You can remove dead skin cells by hand, as long as you do it gently. It is recommended that you use an exfoliator.
- Even if the balm or cream you have is not designed for foot care, give it a try! Some types of products can also be used for foot care. Thus, you can save money on maintenance products.
Warning
- Trim your toenails straight, instead of following the circumference of the nail, to prevent ingrown toenails.
- Do not use hot water. Hot water will increase your heart rate and drain your energy. Therefore, instead of feeling refreshed after bathing, you will actually feel tired.
- Some types of exfoliators or lotions are not suitable for sensitive skin.
