Most day spas and salons offer pedicures; for $35-$65 you get a one-hour treatment that will leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. Professional pedicures generally include a cleansing foot soak; filing of corns, calluses, and dry skin areas; a moisturizing treatment; cuticle shaping; nail trimming and cleaning; and the application of nail polish. Some pedicures also include a brief foot massage.
Cypress (Cupresus sempervirens)
Refreshing, deodorant. Used in massage oils/lotions and in foot soaks to soothe muscle cramps and rheumatism, relieve symptoms of menstrual and menopausal problems, and calm nervous tension. Also used for sweaty feet, and to treat some respiratory conditions.
Essential oils are highly concentrated natural substances extracted by steam distillation, or by other methods, from plant leaves, flowers, roots, and seeds. Throughout history, ancient cultures in Egypt, India, China, Rome, and Greece used aromatic oils for therapeutic and medicinal practices, in religious ceremonies, in cosmetic and perfume products, as well as for bathing.
All you really need for a good foot soak: is water and a basin, but there are a few ingredients that you’ll want to have around the house so that you’re always prepared to whip up a little basin of relaxation.
One ofthe simplest things you can do to treat your aching feet is soak them in a basin ofwarm water at the end of the day (or anytime you need relief). Foot soaks not only feel great; they can be very therapeutic. Soaking in warm water warms and relaxes muscles, tendons, ligaments, and soft tissue, as well as increases circulation to the feet.
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