Today, there are many different types of foot skin care that help not only maintain their attractive and healthy appearance, but also produce a relaxing effect. This is a good way to relieve stress after a hard day.
What is the essence of SPA pedicure
One such method of skin care for the feet is a SPA pedicure. Many, not knowing what it is, confuse it with the usual pedicure. The main advantage of a SPA pedicure over an ordinary one is a more gentle way of treating the feet without sharp metal tools that can cut the skin. Using special cosmetic preparations, the specialist removes dead skin cells and various irregularities with ease and without any pain, improves blood circulation and makes the skin of the legs smooth and soft.
It consists of several stages, which include: cleansing the stratum corneum of the skin of the legs, its deep hydration, as well as massage and the use of various types of aromatic products.
The main goal of this procedure is to relax your legs.
This type of pedicure can be done both in specialized centers of SPA-procedures, and in ordinary beauty salons that provide this type of service.
The process takes place in several stages. Before starting it, it is imperative to conduct an analysis of the condition of the skin of the legs. This is necessary in order to choose the right skin care aids. Before proceeding directly to the procedure, be sure to sanitize the skin of the legs.Among the services provided in some SPA centers, in addition to standard procedures, there may be specific methods of treating the skin of the legs, for example, peeling of the legs with Garra Rufa fish.
In order for the legs to always be well-groomed and rested, this type of service should be carried out regularly, as it is easier in comparison with other methods of treating the skin of the legs.
Listening to the feedback of their customers, most salons at the SPA pedicure use a combined method of treating the skin of the feet. It includes both manual processing of the skin of the legs, and with the use of a special machine. The hardware pedicure is aimed at processing individual parts of the foot with the help of various frasers, and manual, in turn, at removing the cuticles around the nail.
There are many nuances with the combined form of pedicure. To tidy up the cuticle of the nail, you must first hold your feet in warm water, however, the treatment of the skin of the foot occurs only on dry feet.
Now, in many salons, in order not to steam out the skin of the legs, they combine hardware and European pedicures.
The choice of the method of treating the skin of the feet remains with the client, which, due to their diversity, is not a problem. Everyone can individually choose a method convenient for him, which will help maintain a well-groomed condition of his legs.
There are many advantages of this type of pedicure. These include:
- soft cleansing of the stratum corneum of the skin without sharp blades;
- the use of various products that soften, nourish and moisturize the skin of the feet;
- the duration of saving the result of such a pedicure is longer than the standard;
- relaxing effect.
SPA pedicure technique
The main feature of this type of pedicure is the relaxing effect. However, it is worth noting that such a service is quite lengthy. The whole process can take from 2 to 3 hours. But if time is not a problem, then this procedure is exactly what you need.
Indeed, during this period, an option is possible not only to put your feet in order, but even to take a nap, which will only improve your health.
Relaxation is an essential part of the process. It is achieved through the use of special SPA materials, various aromatic oils, sticks and, of course, light soothing background music, which is quietly pdexbn throughout the procedure.
Auxiliary means of the specialist are various types of salt scrubs, nourishing creams, cosmetic clays, fruit acid is also used - for peeling feet, various refreshing lotions and more. Such a device as a bath with a hydromassage and with the addition of sea salt into it helps to relieve stress from the legs during their steaming.
Means for skin care of the legs, which are used in the SPA-pedicure, today there is an incredible amount. Each master individually selects materials convenient for him.
Therefore, if there are any contraindications or allergic reactions to certain components, a specialist should be warned to avoid problems.
Stages of SPA pedicure
The technology for performing this procedure for each master is individual, but there are four mandatory stages of which it consists. Further it will be possible to step-by-step familiarize with the methodology of each of them.
Stage 1 - this is the steaming of the skin of the feet. The feet are dipped in a bath of water, to which a disinfectant has previously been added. The average water temperature should be 37-40 degrees, depending on the request of the client.
Strongly hot water injures and irritates the skin, and cold water does not vaporize it.
The duration of the steaming process lasts up to 12 minutes. A long stay in water will make the skin too soft, flabby. Various cosmetics are also added to the water that have a beneficial effect on the skin of the legs.
Stage 2 - peeling. At this stage, the skin of the feet is treated with different types of scrubs that help remove the upper dead skin cells and soften it before applying fruit acid. It is acid that breaks down keratinized skin, which is easily removed with special scrapers. After that, the feet become delightfully soft and silky, as all corns and cracks disappear. At the end, the feet are rinsed in clean water to proceed to the next step.
Stage 3 - moisturizing. At this stage of the pedicure, the master applies a mask, which consists of natural trace elements of plant origin, with the addition of vitamins and minerals. The composition of such masks can be varied: natural plant extracts - chamomile, aloe, papaya, various oils and clays, seaweed and much more. The mask is applied for 20-30 minutes, after which it is washed off with running water.
Stage 4 - foot massage. Perhaps few know that on the foot there are many acupuncture points responsible for the work of many internal organs. That is, doing a foot massage, we not only relax, but also positively affect the work of the body as a whole.
The relaxation process will help relieve headaches, aching joints, as well as tension in the legs.
At the end of the session, the client feels completely restored, fatigue and bad mood go away.
After the massage is completed, the specialist applies a nourishing cream to his feet, gently rubbing it into the skin. This is done so that the skin remains soft and moisturized. The end of the procedure is the application of a cooling lotion, as well as manual processing of the cuticle of the nails and their further varnishing, but this is done at the request of the client.
When choosing a beauty salon, you should definitely go into the office where the SPA procedure will be carried out to make sure the room is comfortable. Only a harmonious combination of all the components of the procedure will help to enjoy the process as much as possible.
See the SPA pedicure procedure in the next video.
