Exfoliating socks for pedicure: features, rules of use and best brands

Pedicure socks are an innovative Asian foot care technology. This product is produced in China, Japan and Korea, however, more recently, some well-known Israeli and European cosmetic brands have taken up the production of such products. In this article, you will learn how such socks work, and also understand whether they can completely replace salon care procedures.

The term "socks" in this case is quite arbitrary. Externally, such products are more reminiscent of shoe covers without a certain size, so they can be used by both men and women.

Socks are made of transparent airtight material in two versions. In the first case, a special pedicure treatment is already present inside. In the second case, the kit includes sachets with working fluid, which should be poured into the product immediately before use.

Depending on the problems, pedicure socks are divided into several varieties:

• to remove dead skin;
• softening and nourishing the surface of the feet;
• peeling.

Using such pedicure products is quite simple. You just need to pull them to your feet and leave for a while. After this, the liquid should be washed off the skin. During the procedure, freedom of movement is not limited by anything - you can walk around the apartment and perform any actions, doing your usual activities.

Many women expect that as soon as they take off their socks, they will see the delicate and rejuvenated skin on their legs.

However, this figure is conditional, it largely depends on the degree of keratinization of the skin and individual characteristics.

The main indications for using pedicure socks are:

• constant peeling of the skin on the feet;
• excessive sweating of the legs;
• corns;
• compaction of the upper layers of the skin in a light yellow hue;
• frequent cracking of the heels;
• long-standing corpus callosum;
• tendency to fungal diseases of the legs;
• nail ingrowth;
• warts on the sole.

The situation will recover within a week. The result of using pedicure socks is smooth, even skin on the feet and soft heels “like a baby”.

The use of socks for pedicure is not recommended in the presence of any skin lesions, such as wounds, cuts, abrasions, burns, abscesses or scratches. Inflammatory pathological process on the extremities, diabetic feet and complex trophic ulcers are also considered contraindications to this procedure.

Caution should be used to treat the legs if you are allergic to any component of the working fluid. In case of identification of individual intolerance, the procedure should be stopped immediately.

The same applies to too dry skin - first take a course of moisturizing procedures, and when strong peeling stops, feel free to wear socks.

The instructions for use indicate that socks are not recommended for use by persons under the age of 18, as well as pregnant and lactating young mothers. In practice, this only means that products in this category of users were not tested during clinical trials. According to user reviews, the use of pedicure socks does not worsen the condition of the mother and the child during pregnancy and breastfeeding, unless of course the woman had the idea to soften the hardened mammary glands in this way (such use is strictly unacceptable).

Socks have an exceptionally exfoliating external effect. The components of the drug do not penetrate into the blood, therefore they do not affect the internal metabolic and chemical processes in the body. However, nevertheless, during this period, you should especially carefully choose the product and refrain from buying cosmetic preparations of dubious quality.

The exfoliating effect of the socks is due to the presence of a special working fluid in the kit, which actively affects the skin of the feet during the procedure. Its composition includes a set of acids (fruit, salicylic and glycolic), which exerts a peeling effect, softening all coarsened layers of the skin.

Hyaluronic acid makes the skin more elastic and promotes its rapid regeneration. Squalane softens and moisturizes, has a wound healing effect. In addition, it is this component that is responsible for the full diffusion, as a result of which the active components of the active substance penetrate the skin and are evenly distributed in it. Castor and soybean oils soften the skin of the feet and saturate it with nutrients. Extracts from medicinal herbs additionally impregnate the epidermis with vitamins and minerals, thereby stimulating its rejuvenation.

The chemical peeling that occurs during the procedure is rather mild. It does not create any discomfort for a woman, does not cause pain and inconvenience. Many manufacturers produce a line of alcohol-containing products, as well as socks with a strong moisturizing component. Such remedies affectively soften corns and contribute to the nutrition of rough skin, but they act more gently.

The high popularity of pedicure socks is due to the fact that you do not need to leave home to use them - all the necessary manipulations can be done while in the apartment, without interruption from household chores. If you like the procedure, then in the future you will be able to completely refuse visits to the pedicure room.

The procedure takes place in several stages.

• First you need to deploy the exfoliating socks and put them on the feet so that they fit as tightly as possible to the skin, hold well and do not slip.
• To enhance the effectiveness of these socks, you can put on top of ordinary socks, which not only provide a snug fit to the skin, but also give additional warmth.
• The products are left on their feet for an hour and a half. At this time, you can walk, lie or sleep - physical activity is not limited to absolutely anything. Acids will soften roughened areas of the skin throughout this time.

• After the allotted time, the products are removed, the feet thoroughly washed with warm water and soap, wiped and covered with a moisturizer.
• Socks themselves are used only once, so after processing they must be disposed of.
• After three to four days, the skin at the points of contact with the socks will begin to peel off and even go off with “tatters”. This is completely normal, do not be scared and upset. During this period, it is better to move around the apartment in cotton socks so as not to damage the skin of the legs.
• If the skin “slides” too intensely, you can prepare a small foot bath, which will accelerate the process of cell renewal.

Most users unanimously declare that pedicure socks from the company differ in maximum performance Sosu. A characteristic feature of the products of this brand is the absence of aggressive chemical elements, as well as the presence of ceramides, valuable plant components (sage, mint), as well as castor oil and hyaluronic acid. Socks of this brand have a cumulative effect, in connection with this it is necessary to wear them regularly (preferably 2 times a month).

Baby foot - These are Japanese products, which also consist of natural ingredients and natural acids. The composition includes malic acid, lemon oil, extracts of calendula, chamomile and sage, as well as other plants.

Braphy Callus Removal Food Pack - products of a Chinese manufacturer that contain a fairly large amount of alcohol. This component causes severe exfoliation. This is one of the cheapest varieties of care products. It is not recommended for users with overdried and overly flaky skin.

Floresan - a novelty from the Russian manufacturer. Such socks are much cheaper than imported analogues, but their effectiveness is significantly lower. The result is achieved by a combination of glycolic and salicylic acids, reinforced with squeezed apples and papaya. Products strongly dry the skin, therefore, after their application it is necessary to soften and moisturize the epidermis. You can resort to repeated exfoliation no earlier than a month later.

Also on the market are not such well-known brands of socks. For example, Ecotools Sustainable (products with iherb). Such socks moisturize the skin very well, but they do not solve the problem of corns and unaesthetic corns.

Skinlite - exfoliating peeling mask based on propylene and glycolic acids.It is highly effective, due to which it quickly solves the problems of keratinized skin on the heels.

Pedicure socks Tony moly from the Korean brand show maximum results on tough skin. They contribute to a good cleansing, but they do not save from layering.

Users who have tested the effects of pedicure socks note that such products have many advantages:

• easy to use - to carry out the procedure, you need to perform only a few elementary actions;
• save time - for high-quality treatment of the feet, you do not need to tear yourself away from ordinary activities and go to the beauty salon;
• do not cause pain and inconvenience (unless, of course, they were chosen correctly);
• make the skin on the legs more delicate, smooth and youthful.

All this time, the skin “comes off” in layers, which does not look very aesthetically pleasing. That is why it is better to use such socks in the cold season, when the legs are protected from prying eyes by closed shoes.

As already mentioned, socks should be selected individually. With the wrong choice, individual reactions are not excluded. And, of course, the price is a serious drawback. Quality socks are expensive, and finding them on sale is not easy.

Consumers note that Japanese and Korean products are distinguished by the best quality and greater efficiency. Products from other manufacturers, even those known as "L" Etoile "and Faberlic, do not give the effect of perfectly soft feet. It is noteworthy that some manufacturers produce socks with different flavors. In this case, express pedicure at home becomes not only effective, but also enjoyable.

Many women distrust such cosmetic know-how, and in vain. A correctly selected pair of peeling socks can literally work wonders, turning rude and groomed legs into soft, tender and attractive in a week.

Feedback on the use of pedicure socks, as well as how to use them correctly, see the video.