Corns, corns, cracks in the heels, rough skin of the feet, unpleasant odor from the feet - at least one of these problems faced every woman. Peeling feet will help get rid of these troubles and make the skin soft and smooth. This procedure involves exfoliating the upper stratum corneum of the epidermis. Peeling can be carried out both in specialized salons with the help of professional tools, and at home.
Foot peeling technology
The legs also need care, like other parts of the body. Over time, the skin ages, becomes dry and rough. If no measures are taken, then the keratinized layers of the epidermis will be layered one on top of the other. Over time, as a result of excessive dryness of the legs, cracks on the heels begin to appear, which cause not only aesthetic, but also physical discomfort. And if we add to this picture more corns and corns, which appear as a result of wearing wrong and uncomfortable shoes, then the conclusion becomes obvious - peeling is necessary for the skin of the legs. In beauty salons, several of its types are offered: chemical, hardware, mechanical.
In general, foot peeling consists in observing the following technology:
- Steaming the legs for 20 minutes in a special bath with warm water (37 ° C) with essential oils and plant extracts.
- Removing the upper layer of the skin with a pumice or a coarse brush for the heels.
- Drying your feet.
- Application to the skin of a special solution containing active acids, or scrub.
- After 20 minutes, rinse the product under warm running water.
- Apply a nourishing cream.
Peeling fish legs
This method of cleansing the feet from corns, corns, cracks, thickening of the stratum corneum and other problems is the most pleasant and painless, but at the same time the most expensive. Garra rufa fish peeling is carried out only in the walls of a beauty salon, usually 2 times a week.
The essence of the procedure is that a person places his feet in a special pool, and the fish that swim in the water begin to gently bite off the upper layer of the epidermis. Since the garr rufa has no hard teeth, they only gnaw at the epithelium, which is ready to exfoliate. Also, saliva of fish contains a special substance that has a wound healing effect on the skin.
According to reviews, this type of peeling gives an excellent psychological effect, but practically does not cope with heavily roughened skin and cracks, therefore it is recommended only as a preventive procedure.
Acid Chemical Peeling
Chemical peeling is based on the effect on the skin of the feet of various acids: glycolic, lactic, and fruit. It can be carried out both at home and in salon conditions.
In the salon, chemical peeling of the feet is carried out in the following sequence:
- applying a special lotion;
- rubbing a peeling solution into the skin, the concentration and duration of which depends on the specific type of peeling. Distinguish between superficial, median and deep peeling;
- removal of the solution with a neutralizer;
- applying a nourishing cream.
The average duration of one procedure is 20 minutes. Deep peeling is not recommended more often than once every 2-3 months.
Special socks for peeling feet
One of the most popular means for peeling feet are special socks made in Korea, China and Japan. This is a type of acid peeling that can easily be done at home. The package of such a product includes a pair of plastic socks, a special solution with the active composition of acids and plant extracts and instructions for use.
Peeling of the legs with the help of special socks is carried out in the following sequence:
- An allergic reaction test is performed. To do this, using a cotton swab, a small amount of the product is applied to the skin of the legs. If after 5 minutes redness does not appear, then you can safely use the product in full.
- Plastic socks are worn on the legs.
- Inside each sock, liquid is poured from a special bag. Solutions of most manufacturers contain salicylic acid and various plant extracts (rosemary, lavender, camellia, pomegranate and others) that have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, regenerating, anti-aging effects on the skin.
- With the help of stickers, socks are tightly fixed on the foot.
- The duration of the mask is 1 hour. After that, the socks are removed, and the feet are washed with warm water and soap and wiped dry with a towel.
After 5 days, the process of exfoliating the external keratinous layer of the skin will begin. Using this procedure, it is possible to get rid of even strong corns, but such peeling should be carried out no more than once every three months.
Salicylic peeling from ingrown hairs on the legs
Very often after depilation of the legs there is such a problem as ingrown hairs. One of the effective ways to deal with this trouble is chemical peeling. At home, the procedure is carried out using salicylic acid, known for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effects. The principle of peeling is based on removing the upper layer of the epidermis, releasing ingrown hair in this way .
Peeling for feet at home is as follows: the problem area is wiped with a 2% salicylic acid solution, which is sold in any pharmacy. After 10 minutes, the treatment site must be washed with warm water and soap and lubricated with a moisturizer if desired. Repeat the procedure 2 times a day until the ingrown hair begins to grow in the right direction.
Peeling Mask with Vinegar and Glycerin
An effective home remedy based on table vinegar and glycerin, which is sold in every pharmacy, is used to soften the rough skin of the heels.
You can prepare a glycerin foot mask according to the following recipe:
- Mix in a ceramic or plastic dish table 6% vinegar (1 teaspoon) and glycerin (3 tablespoons).
- Put the mixture on your feet and wrap it with cling film, or put on a plastic bag.
- Wear socks from above and leave the mask overnight.
- In the morning, wash your feet with warm water and soap.
A foot peeling mask with vinegar and glycerin helps to make the heels soft, like in a baby. Repeat this procedure 3 times a week.
Home Peeling with Laundry Soap
Laundry soap - a proven tool for years in the fight against rough calluses and corns. In combination with soda, it allows for effective peeling of the feet at home.
The recipe for the treatment of rough skin of the feet is as follows:
- Laundry soap is rubbed on a coarse grater.
- In hot water (2 l), crushed laundry soap is dissolved (2 tbsp. Tablespoons).
- Soda (2 tablespoons) is added to the resulting solution.
- Feet descend into the prepared bath for 40 minutes.
- The top layer of the epithelium is removed from the steamed skin and a nourishing cream is applied.
After the procedure, it is recommended to put on cotton socks on the legs.
Coffee peeling for smooth legs
After applying the foot bath, which allows you to steam the feet well, the use of an exfoliating scrub will be effective, the effect of which can be compared with various acids. The product, consisting of large particles resembling sea salt or sand in structure, is applied to cleansed skin with massage movements for 5 minutes. After this, the scrub is washed off in warm water, and a nourishing cream is applied to the legs. Home peeling of the legs can be done using products that are familiar to every woman. One of the most effective means is ground coffee.
So, for peeling legs you will need ground coffee of medium grinding (1 tablespoon), sea salt (1 teaspoon) and 30 ml of olive or any other vegetable oil (corn, almond, peach). All ingredients are well mixed, after which the resulting scrub is applied to the legs, massaged for 3 minutes, and washed off after another 2 minutes. As a result of the procedure, the legs become more tender and smooth.
Tomato peeling recipe for coarse feet
The recipe for the next foot scrub is 50% acidic and 50% mechanical. Everything is explained very simply. When preparing the scrub, a ripe tomato containing active acids and medium-ground sea salt are used. The first component acts as a means of softening the rough skin of the heels, corns, calluses, and the second tool makes it easy to exfoliate the keratinized layer of the epidermis. All this is achieved thanks to the active massage movements with which the scrub is applied to the skin.
Tomato peeling of the legs involves mixing the pulp of chopped tomato (without skin) and a tablespoon of sea salt. The prepared home scrub is designed for one application, and it should be repeated no more than twice a week.
Citrus-based Foot Peeling Technology
The effect of this type of peeling is the effect of fruit acids on the skin. The upper layer of the epidermis under the influence of acid is destroyed, after which it must be removed by mechanical means (pumice or brush for the feet).
To carry out citrus peeling at home is very simple: just take 1 large orange (grapefruit or 2 tangerines) and chop it directly with the peel in a meat grinder, after removing all the bones. Apply the resulting mass with massage movements on the skin and leave for 7 minutes. After that, the orange mass is washed off the feet in warm water, and the feet themselves are moisturized with cream.
Peeling for the feet, according to women, is an effective tool to combat the keratinized layer of the skin, corns and corns. However, not all funds in this case will be effective. For example, fish can’t cope with serious problems, but chemical peeling, including socks with an acid solution, will be most effective in this case. Home scrubs for legs help well , allowing you to get rid of cracks, rough skin and other troubles on the feet in a short period of time.