Spa pedicure - foot and nail care. It involves cleansing the epithelium, nourishing the skin, foot massage and aromatherapy. An important part of the procedure is relaxation. SPA pedicure is performed not only in special centers, but also in beauty salons. Read more about the procedure in the article.
Features
SPA pedicure involves the use of a non-invasive method of processing the skin. During the procedure, the growths are not cut or trimmed, so there is no violation of the integrity of the skin and injury is excluded. The disappearance of the stratum corneum, corns, corns is due to the action of special means.
The removal procedure is mild and painless. SPA pedicure lasts about 2 hours and involves not only cleansing of dead epithelial cells, but also deep hydration and skin nutrition, foot massage. The procedure provides foot care and relaxation. The cabinet usually includes calm music, using aromatic oils and incense. In a special pedicure chair, a person feels comfortable.
Benefits
SPA pedicure has the following advantages:
- Thorough cleansing of the skin and nails without cutting objects.
- The use of funds with emollient, moisturizing, nourishing action.
- Longer effect compared to classic pedicure.
- Relaxation and well-being after the procedure.
Set
Now many sets for SPA pedicure are on sale. Most of them include all the necessary tools for high-quality processing of the legs:
- Balm. Needed for baths. With it, the skin is prepared for the procedure.
- Scrub. It contains essential oils that exfoliate dead cells.
- Mask. The product has a nourishing and moisturizing effect. With it, blood circulation improves and pain is relieved.
- Lotion. Designed to complete the procedure.
The set for SPA pedicure and manicure is designed to perform the treatment of legs from beginning to end. With its use, the appearance and condition of the legs improves.
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To perform the procedures at home, a NAIL SPA manicure and pedicure machine is used. The device for functionality will replace a trip to a beauty salon. The device consists of 11 nozzles that provide comprehensive, complete care.
In addition to nozzles, the machine has a compact bathtub for SPA-procedures. It is advisable to use it with essential oils, and then a positive result is expected. It will turn out well to polish and polish the nails on the hands and feet, and also to dry the varnish in a special dryer in a few seconds. The device has 2 operating speeds. Compactness allows you to take it everywhere with you.
Carrying out
What is the technology of SPA pedicure? The procedure is performed thanks to special herbal remedies with essential oils. Pedicure is carried out without the use of cutting devices. Allowed only the use of a wooden stick, which serves to move the cuticle.
This type of treatment is an independent procedure, and can be carried out as an addition to the hardware pedicure. In various salons, the procedure has some variations, but the steps are the same everywhere. The procedure is performed with:
- Steaming, softening the skin.
- Cleansing.
- Moisturizing, nutrition.
- Massage.
Steaming
The procedure is performed with steaming the skin. Feet should be immersed in a bath with an antiseptic solution. There is a special geyser bath for the Ecolab SPA pedicure. The device solves the problem of sweating, corns, cracks. Water should be 38 degrees. Higher temperatures negatively affect blood vessels. And with cool water there will be no effect of steaming.
Steaming takes 5-10 minutes. With increasing time, the skin will absorb more moisture and will be loose. Special preparations are added to the bath, the feet are prepared for future treatment. It is advisable to choose a hydromassage bath.
Peeling
First, a soft moisturizing peeling is performed with scrubs with sand, sea salt or alpha-hydroxy acid. This is necessary for superficial exfoliation and preparation of the skin for treatment with serum. This remedy consists of fruit acid, which cleanses the skin of corns, dead cells and corns.
Feet gain smoothness and softness, become healthy. The feet are rinsed with water at room temperature and then the next step begins.
Moisturizing and nutrition
This part of the procedure involves the use of a nourishing and moisturizing mask with natural ingredients, aromatic oils, vitamins, and trace elements. The medical composition may include seaweed extracts, various mineral clays, glycerin, menthol, aloe vera extract and other components. The mask acts for 20-25 minutes, and then it is washed off.
Massage
At the end, a foot massage is performed. On the sole there are many active points, the impact on which has an impact on the functioning of internal organs. During massage, skin care takes place. In addition, the procedure positively affects the general condition of the body.
Thanks to the massage, relaxation takes place, relieves muscle and joint tension, eliminates fatigue, headache. During this procedure, blood circulation in the legs is restored, the blood receives many nutrients. After this, a nourishing cream is applied, making the skin smooth and velvety.
A specialist may suggest that between the mask and massage perform a paraffin wrap of the feet. Paraffin has a moisturizing and rejuvenating effect, the skin with it acquires tenderness and silkiness. At the end of the pedicure, a cooling tonic (mint or lemon) is applied. And then the cosmetologist carries out the processing of nails and applying a decorative coating.
Cost
In beauty salons, such services are usually provided by appointment. It is only necessary to choose the right time. The price of SPA pedicure is 700-1800 rubles. The cost depends on the prestige of the salon, the professionalism of the masters and the region. The price includes all necessary operations to improve the condition of the legs.
Home Recipes
You can not buy masks and scrubs in the store, as there is the possibility of preparing home remedies. The following recipes are offered for this:
- Salt scrub. You will need fine sea salt (1 tbsp. L.), Which must be mixed with olive oil (1 tsp.), Grapefruit oil (2 drops). Cream is added to the bowl (1 tbsp. L.). The composition can be applied.
- Coffee scrub. Ground coffee (1 tbsp) and sour cream will be required. The tool should be rubbed into the feet with massaging movements.
- Sugar scrub. You will need cane sugar and olive oil (in the same amount). With this composition, you need to massage your feet for 10 minutes.
There are other recipes for preparing foot care products. With them it will turn out to perform high-quality pedicure at home.
Contraindications
SPA pedicure has many advantages, but no matter how effective it is, it also has contraindications. Experts do not recommend performing procedures when:
- fungi on the skin;
- rash on the body;
- diabetes mellitus;
- thrombophlebitis and varicose veins.
- pregnancy.
When choosing a beauty salon, you need to pay attention to the situation in the pedicure department. There should be a pleasant atmosphere: music, aromatic oils, attractive color of the walls. Perform the procedure every 1-1.5 months. Such care favorably affects the condition of the legs and gives joy.