With the arrival of summer, all women experience horror, and all because it’s time to wear sandals and other open-toed shoes. Corns, calluses, unhealthy skin, and peeling nails — it’s a whole problem. Of course, in autumn and winter, all of this can be hidden, but with the arrival of warmth, you can’t avoid it anymore.
It’s no wonder that cosmetologists wonder, if you spend time caring for your face and hair, then why not take care of your feet? And if foot care becomes systematic, then taking care of them isn’t so difficult. AdmiGram.com shares several simple and valuable tips so that you’re always irresistible in your new summer sandals.
How to prepare your feet for the summer season
Trust the professionals
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If you have no idea where to start, then the best option would be to visit a beauty salon. A cosmetologist and a pedicure master will clearly explain and teach you the basics of foot care. Depending on your lifestyle and activity level, they will advise you on which masks, foot baths, and creams are most preferable for you. It’s a good practice to visit a pedicure master once a month. In summer, depending on your finances and needs, it’s recommended to visit at least once every two weeks.
You don’t always have to go to the salon
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Visiting a cosmetologist is not necessary if you have enough time and desire to take care of your feet at home. During the cold seasons, do warm foot baths twice a week using essential oils (mint and lavender are excellent choices). During showers or baths, use a brush to remove dead skin cells from the soles of your feet. You can also use a scrub for this purpose. After water procedures, at night, don’t forget to apply a nourishing cream for your feet.
Don’t overdo it
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Some people use products containing lactic, salicylic, glycolic, and citric acids to fight calluses. They help to remove the top layer of skin on your feet, making your skin soft. While indulging in these procedures, don’t forget that our calluses don’t appear out of nowhere. They protect our feet, trying to compensate for excessive pressure on the skin. So before radically removing calluses, analyze why they formed. Also, it’s better to remove them without chemicals, using only scrubs and a brush.
Dealing with blisters
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Sandals and open shoes bring another unpleasantness — blisters. And it’s not normal that you get them. First of all, you need to ensure that they don’t form. Gel blister cushions, often called hydrocolloid dressings, are excellent for this purpose. Or special sprays that create a protective barrier on the skin, preventing friction and blister formation. And if a blister does form, special medical ointments will come to the rescue. By the way, if your shoes rub excessively — isn’t it time to throw them away?
Pedicure
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Many women prefer not to go to the salon and not to have a pedicure done by a professional. In principle, this is normal practice if you want to save time and money. However, it’s not worth saving on nail care products and polish. Some women prefer to use nail polish purchased for their hands, which for some reason didn’t work out. It’s not recommended to do this, as bright colors can draw attention to your not-so-perfect nail plates. Choose nail polish for your feet individually; besides, there are special pedicure polishes available now containing antifungal and other important ingredients.
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