What is a Pedicure and Why should I get One?

What is a pedicure you ask? A pedicure is a set of procedures that are performed on the feet to treat or prevent negative health conditions and to enhance their overall appearance.

This typically involves grooming the toenails, exfoliating dead skin that may have become dry and hard, tending to the cuticles, moisturizing and nail beautification usually through the application of nail enamels. It would make good sense though to also tend to other issues that affect the feet beauty or health wise instead of sticking to some predetermined list of procedures.

What sense would it make to adhere to a prescribed list of procedures of foot care and leave out addressing other issues such as discolored nails or corns that affect the beauty and/or health of the feet?

With these loose guidelines, this definition of what is a pedicure can possibly include any corrective, maintenance or beautification procedure done to the feet with the exception of foot surgery or professional medical attention. This makes for a good, thorough definition because many people perform pedicures on themselves and others and just don’t seek to correct serious issues that affect the feet.

So keep an open mind and treat all pedicure instructions as just guidelines. Take a serious look at your feet, research remedies for any problems you notice and insert those remedies sensibly into your foot care regimen. Many issues that can affect your feet though will most likely be included on this site with home remedies if any.

Some people find pedicures extremely relaxing, while others who are very ticklish can't stand to sit through one. The fact is that it all depends upon you if you will have a ticklish pedicure experience or not.

It is for this reason and others that some people prefer to give themselves at home pedicures as opposed to going to a salon

Interesting pedicures...

There are also different types of pedicures that have gained popularity and focus due to a particular ingredient or process. Some of these are listed below.

• The pumpkin pedicure is a pedicure that involves the use of pumpkin pulp to exfoliate the feet.

Doctor Fish are little fish that can aid in exfoliation because they feed on dead skin. Some spas have included doctor fish pedicures in their line up of foot care services.

Not only does a pedicure make your feet feel great, it’s also a great prevention method to avoid future foot complications.

  Did you know the average person takes 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day, which adds up to about 1,115,000 miles over a lifetime! With that amount of wear and tear why wouldn’t we want to spoil our feet with a great cleansing and massage?

Cleaning, cutting, and clipping of the nails can prevent nails from growing inward and causing infection or ingrown toenails. The elimination of dirt and bacteria by cleansing your feet will also help prevent nail diseases and disorders and helps eliminate foot odor.

Exfoliation, or the sloughing off of dead skin cells, can prevent the cells from accumulating and causing corns or bunions, which if not treated are very painful. Removal of dead skins cells can also encourage newer skin cell growth which creates a smoother, more appealing foot.

Of course the most enjoyable part of a pedicure is the massage and/or oils used in the massage to moisturize the newly exfoliated skin. Massaging also promotes circulation in the calves and feet and also helps to promote the health and performance of the muscles. And of course this type of pampering is a great stress reducer because…. “When Your Feet Hurt, You Hurt All Over!”

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