Foot Scrub
Foot care is as important as any other part of the body. There are various means in order that your legs were always well-groomed. These include scrubs, which are discussed now.
Beneficial features
Foot scrubs have quite a lot of useful qualities that favorably affect the condition of both heels and nails. Here are the main ones:
- Cleansing. With the help of a special structure, the scrub removes dead and horny skin.
- Update. Thanks to its effects, skin cells regenerate faster.
- Recovery. In addition to external positive action, it can also relieve tired legs after a long day, relax them.
- Protection. Thanks to a scrub that renews the dermis and stimulates blood circulation, the skin of the legs is more protected from various infections and bacteria.
- Preventing ingrown hair or getting rid of it. This effect can be achieved by regularly using scrubs.
This tool you can cook at home or purchase in any store.
Since today there are so many such products, you can easily choose the right one. From existing on the shelves can be noted Organic Shop scrubs: polishing Crystal Shoe, softening Tickling and updating Latte with you, please; Lush brand “Pink Heels”, which guarantees you pink and smooth heels. In addition, since one of the beneficial properties of the scrub is regeneration, today there is transdermal scrub.
However, in order to choose for yourself the best suitable means, you need to decide for what you need it first of all: completely for legs, for heels or nails. Because it will narrow the choices, and also the scrub itself will be more effective for you.
Contraindications
In addition to benefits, you can also cause damage to your legs, because this tool is very hard on the skin. But there are special cases when the use of foot scrub should be generally abandoned:
- Foot diseases;
- Dermatological diseases, including trophic skin changes;
- Sensitivity of the skin itself to the effects of scrub;
- Sensitivity or intolerance to the components that make up the scrub;
- Injuries and swelling at the place of use of funds;
- The proximity of the capillaries;
- Inflammation and damage to the integrity of the skin, such as wounds.
In addition to the main indications to avoid using this tool, you need to remember that doing scrubs, like peels, only costs 2 times a week. In that case, if you - the owner of dry skin, even less. Otherwise, except for the peeling effect, you will acquire or aggravate the dryness of the skin.
Recipes
Of course, today you can buy any suitable scrub in the store, for example, Avon Mojito and Lime.
But to cook the mixture at home most often get much more economical. So now you can familiarize yourself with some recipes for foot scrubs that you can cook with your own hands and use at home.
Based on coffee. It is worth noting that there are many options for making coffee scrubs, here is one of them: you will need 1 tablespoon of ground coffee (preferably not fine), 1 teaspoon of sea salt, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, which can be replaced with any other vegetable oil. All mix until the formation of thick.
Before use, it is necessary to steam out the feet, then apply the mixture and massage the feet for no more than 5 minutes.
Chocolate scrub recipes are also widespread. For one of them you will need: 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, the same amount of ground coffee and cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg, 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
All thoroughly mix and rub for a couple of minutes into the skin, then wash off and moisturize with cream.
The basis of the following means for your legs - citrus fresh. You will need 1 orange (half of a grapefruit will also fit instead of an orange, or 2-3 tangerines). We remove all the fruit from the fruit, and together with the skin, grind it in a meat grinder or blender.
Before using the product, you need to steam out the legs, then apply a scrub and massage for about 10 minutes.
The last recipe that you can find in this article is an unusual mixture of ingrown hairs on the basis of paracetamol, since it has an anti-inflammatory effect after depilation or epilation. For the preparation of this tool you will need 2-3 tablets of paracetamol, a small amount of water and any body lotion. The consistency should be of medium thickness in order to be convenient to apply.
Mix all ingredients and apply the resulting mixture to the area of hair ingrowth.
And now the video-recipe scrub masks from pimples on his feet.
How to use
In order for the scrub to work effectively, it is necessary to use it correctly.
Before you start using it, wash your feet, preferably with soap and water.
It is necessary to steam the skin of the legs before peeling. To do this, you can hold the legs in hot water for 10 minutes, while the water can be, like clean, and with the addition of herbal extracts, flavored oils, it is also possible to use sea salt, dry citrus peels or soda. Steaming your feet will have a beneficial effect not only on softening your heels, but will also help soften the cuticle.
After applying the scrub and massaging, it should be left for some time on the legs, so that the components that make up the product act.
After completing the procedure, the product should be washed off with warm water, wipe the skin thoroughly and then apply a cream (nourishing or moisturizing). Do not immediately wear socks after applying the cream, because it takes time to soak.
It is also necessary to remember the following points:
- It is necessary to apply means not often: no more than 2 times a week. However, the frequency may vary depending on your skin: if you have a very rough scrub, you can use it more often.
- It is best to do the procedure before bedtime.: during sleep the legs rest and are at rest.
- It is known that nutrients are better absorbed after scrub.therefore, after its use it is advised to apply a special mask for the legs.
Manufacturers Overview
Since there is now a large selection of tools for scrubbing, we will consider only a few of them.
Organic Sugar Lotus Lotus Scrub is suitable for all skin types. The main effect of this tool is cleansing, but it also moisturizes the skin of the feet and relieves fatigue. It contains lotus oil, which softens and nourishes. It does not contain synthetic substances.
The manufacturer notes that the tool is suitable for both home use and for professional use (SPA).
Natura Siberica offers a selection of different scrubs aimed at cleansing, moisturizing, nourishing, softening. All products of this manufacturer are made from natural ingredients. As a rule, the funds of this company contain vitamins and amino acids. The company has long been presenting its products on the market and during this time has managed to earn a reputation as a quality manufacturer.
Toning scrub "Feet Up Comfort" produces a well-known company Oriflame. The composition of this tool includes olive oil, which has a protective and moisturizing function, ginkgo biloba extract, which has antioxidant and softening properties, particles of olive seeds, cleansing peeling skin.
It is worth noting that the tool helps to stimulate microcirculation in the epidermis.
Chinese foot scrub "Scholl" has an exfoliating effect on your feet. This effect favors the renewal of the skin and removes areas that are hardened. The composition includes particles of natural pumice, fruit alpha acids, which contribute to the rapid and effective removal of dry skin.
Himalaya Herbals is made in India and is suitable for all skin types. It has, first of all, a peeling, moisturizing, softening and soothing effect. The active ingredients are crushed walnut shells, pineapple extract, aloe vera and coconut.
Together they guarantee the softness and smoothness of your heels.
Ecolab uses only organic materials in the production of foot scrub, namely sugar, salt, sea minerals, macadamia oil and shea butter. The texture of the tool is gentle with a pleasant aroma, mainly aimed at restoring, rejuvenation, and also tightens the skin during weight loss.
It has a nourishing, healing effect and nourishes with nutrients and vitamins.
And now a video review of foot scrubs.
Reviews
Organic Shop "Sugar Lotus". There are various reviews about this product. Among the advantages, consumers note a pleasant aroma, low price, effective impact, as well as customers like beautiful color. However, not everyone considers this scrub to be effective: for some, it did not fit without any effect.
Organic Kitchen. This line has collected mostly positive reviews, but some consumers were unhappy with the weak effect, noting that it may be well suited for the body, but for the legs it is not strong enough.
Of the benefits are called gentle care, delicate structure, and for some it is ideal and is effective.
Natura Siberica. This product has gathered a lot of positive feedback. Most customers were pleased with the natural composition of the product, a pleasant smell, the expected impact that the manufacturer promises.
Feet Up Comfort. As well as the previous tool, it received a lot of good reviews, but there are also negative ones. Consumers note the soothing and peeling effects, ease of use, but they are confused by the presence of harmful substances in the composition.
Scholl. This product has very controversial reviews. On the one hand, it cleans, moisturizes, nourishes and softens the skin, is economical to use, but on the other hand, many are confused by the very high price, and some note, on the contrary, uneconomical consumption.
Himalaya Herbals. Quite a lot of good reviews about this scrub. The customers note the following benefits: effect, smell, texture. Among the shortcomings they say that this tool can dry the skin of the feet.
Ecolab. The tool has collected a lot of positive and negative feedback. Among the advantages of the customer is called the smell and natural composition, and among the minuses - the lack of effect and too liquid consistency.