Home Pedicure Remedy

For 20 dollars you can get pretty nails and you can also get an ugly infection at the nail salon. Pedicures are not necessarily dangerous, but they do pose a risk.

How to Lessen the Risk


-Make sure the foot tub and instruments are disinfected between each use.


-Since microabrasion from a razor can allow bacteria and fungi into your bloodstream, do not shave just before a pedicure.


-Check out their bathroom to get a clue about the salon's sanitation policy.


-Treat yourself to a pedicure at home. No appointment is necessary and you will avoid the toxic fumes from the salon.


Relaxing At-Home Pedicure


1. Soak your feet in warm water and 1 cup vinegar or lemon juice to soften dead skin cells.


2. Scrub damp feet with 1/2 cup sea salt and 1/4 cup olive oil.


3. Remove dead skin cells with a wash cloth or pumice stone.


4. Scrub with a nailbrush and remove residue with your favorite herbal soap.


5. Remove yellowing of nails with lemon juice.


6. To soften cuticles apply sweet almond oil and push back gently with a cotton swab.


7. Trim nails smoothly and buff with an emery board.


Janice Cox, author of Natural Beauty at Home (Holt, 2002) recommends the following pampering treatments:


Massage in a rich moisturizer such as shea butter. Add 1/4 teaspoon tea tree oil for an antibacterial effect. Add 3 drops of peppermint essential oil to relieve tired feet. Cover with socks for a deeper effect and softer feet.


Cover feet with plain white yogurt for 5 minutes to soften and deep clean the skin with yogurt's lactic acid.


For a gorgeous shine, rub toenails with a mix of white clay and oil. Wipe off with a dry cloth.


It's better to prevent fungal and bacterial infections that require long-term antibiotic treatment. Be selective about where you get your pedicure done or pamper yourself at home with an all natural and inexpensive treatments.


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