Many cosmetic companies now have special foot care lines, so it shouldn’t be hard to find plenty of products for your home pedicure. Most drugstores and grocery stores sell inexpensive pedicure kits that include orange sticks, foam toe separators, and files, as well as a variety of scrubs, soaks, and lotions.
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.
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