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Step 1 – Soak

Soaking feet in warm water for 10-15 minutes softens and relaxes them. To make soaking even more pleasant and effective you can add the following ingredients to the water:

1. Epsom Salts will relieve tension and puffiness.
2. Body oils or aromatherapy oils will be effective in softening the skin.
3. Strong black tea used instead of plain water will help preventing smelly feet. The tannic acid in the tea kills bacteria and closes the pores, keeping the feet dry longer. Soak for 30 minutes for better results.

Adding soap to the water is not recommended as it dries the skin. For ultimately luxurious experience pamper your toes in a milk bath. The natural oils in milk will cleanse the feet and make them feel silky.

Step 2 – Scrub

There’s a wide range of products that can be used for scrubbing the feet to help getting rid of calluses and tough skin. Toe-rrific book offers some simple and natural ideas, which are as effective as expensive scrub mixes:

1. You can make a homemade scrub by mixing oatmeal with water. Soft and smooth skin is guaranteed.
2. To cut through the hard soles of the feet rub on a lemon or an orange. Simply cut them in half and use for scrubbing.
3. Taking a walk on the sandy beach barefoot will naturally scrub your feet.

Be careful not to scrub away too much of the outer layer of the skin that protects your feet.

Step 3 – Sooth

You can use any kind of hand or body lotion or oil to moisturize your feet.

1. For an extra pampering before going to bed apply moisturizer liberally and slip a pair of socks. You’ll wake up with happy and soft feet ready for a new day.
2. Olive oil makes a great moisturizer and can be used just like regular skin lotion.
3. For a special treatment for your nails apply some vitamin E and rub into the nail bed. This will help to heal dehydrated and split nails.

Some miscellaneous tips:

1. Wearing cotton socks will let your feet breathe and will keep them from sweating.
2. Putting some talcum powder in your shoes helps to soak up extra moisture.
3. Always cut your toenails straight to avoid ingrown nails.
4. Filing the nails always do it in one direction since sawing back and forth will weaken the nails and cause them to split.

And the most important tip – always have fun expressing your beautiful self with creative toenail designs.

This tips is provided by Toe-rrific. Besides Pedicure advice and tips Toe-rrific book includes nineteen design sections with a total of 200 toenail styles for any color or occasion: prom, beach getaway, night on the town and many more.