SPA pedicure at home: 3 foot masks that you can prepare yourself

Is it possible to achieve the same effect at home? Certainly! Experts told how to prepare masks that allow you to do a SPA pedicure without leaving your apartment.

Ingredients:

“Homemade foot masks can be very helpful if you avoid irritating ingredients,” says dermatologist Reena Allah, MD. She considers lactic acid to be an excellent exfoliator, which gently removes dead skin cells and moisturizes the skin at the same time.

Rina advises beating all the ingredients into a smooth mixture, applying a thin layer to your feet for 40 minutes, then rinsing off. The remedy will work better if you soak your feet beforehand so that the skin becomes softer and absorbs all the beneficial substances.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon of lemon juice,
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon of coffee grounds.

“Turmeric and coffee grounds are natural skin exfoliators. Turmeric also has anti-inflammatory properties,” says Rina. Pour the dry ingredients of the mask into a bowl, add the lemon juice and mix. Soak your feet in the bath for 10 minutes, then use the prepared homemade peeling.

Ingredients:

“Sugar is a great exfoliator for the feet. Mix it with olive oil, honey and essential oil to make a scrub. Before using it, soak your feet in lukewarm water for 10 minutes,” advises dermatologist Arash Ahavan.

Rina thinks you shouldn’t use crushed nuts and baking soda for DIY recipes. “They can damage the skin and negatively affect the pH level,” explains the dermatologist. “The epidermis on the soles of the feet does look thick – in fact, it’s very sensitive.”

Arash advises never to add alcohol to homemade masks. “Instead, choose oils like lavender, peppermint, or tea tree. They help retain moisture in the skin and slough off dead cells,” he says.

“Chemical exfoliants like salicylic acid, glycolic acid, and enzymes can be too harsh on the skin on your feet,” says Ahavan. They can irritate or even burn, so don’t use them when making homemade face masks.

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