Spotlight Magazines Spotlight on Mansfield South May 2015 | Page 18

Spotlight Magazine

Pedicures

Most of us neglect our feet. They spend
much of their lives covered up – out of
sight and out of mind – and yet I for one
love to give them the occasional pamper
and am convinced they thank me for it!
A pedicure, professionally
done, is a therapeutic
treatment for feet which
can support chiropody if
you have foot problems,
can assist posture by
helping you to walk more
comfortably and can
soothe and relax you whilst
being done.

Typically, a pedicure will begin with a soak
of your feet in warm, scented water which
will both cleanse and soften the skin. This
is then followed by an exfoliating rub to
get rid of dead skin. Salts and minerals are
used, but exfoliation may also be done with
pumice, especially on the heels or ball of
the foot.

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A massage of the feet with creams and
aromatherapy oils follows, to refresh and
soften the skin. You may also be treated to
a massage of the lower leg.
Finally, cuticles will be
clipped and nails cut and
shaped before nail polish
is applied to send you
away with pretty toes!
Any style of