How to steam off the heels
How to steam off the heels
The skin of the feet quickly becomes dry andrough. And this is especially noticeable on the heels. That's why they need regular care, based on foot baths. They well steam out the skin and favor its further processing.
You will need
- - a basin, warm water, pumice, polishing nail files, a towel;
- - tea tree oil or mint, chamomile broth, nettle, needles for foot baths;
- - Aloe or a mixture of honey, melted butter and egg yolk for softening compress.
Instructions
1
Cleanse the rough skin on the heelsgradually, layer by layer and only after preliminary stripping. Immerse your feet (feet) in a basin with hot water - 45-50 ° C. As it cools, add pre-cooked water of a higher temperature. This will make the skin softer, and its treatment faster.
2
After carefully heaving off the heels, removepumice stone. And that it was cleaned, and not turned into rags, rub it in one direction, and not in different directions. Dip your feet into the water for a few more minutes. Next, lightly drying with a towel, grind the skin first with a saw with a coarse coating, and then fine. And at the end of the procedure, rinse your feet with cool water, pat dry with a towel, grease with a nutritious cream, and to enhance its action, wear socks made from natural fabric.
3
With the formation on the heels of deep inflamedcracks use for their stripping bactericidal agents, for example, add 2-3 drops of tea tree oil, tincture or decoction of marigold, chamomile, needles to the water. And after the bath make an emollient compress from the pulp of aloe. Attach it to the dried skin (pulp to the cracks) and, after bandaging, leave it overnight. In the morning, lubricate heels cream. Repeat this every day until the cracks are tightened.
4
If the cracks on the heels are not deep and withoutsigns of inflammation, do after the foot bath softening compress made of melted butter, honey and egg yolk. Mix them in equal amounts, apply to the skin, cover it with oilcloth and fix with a bandage. Leave for the night, and in the morning, rinse your feet with water and apply cream. Repeat daily until the skin is completely regenerated.
5
With heavily stained skin, do footbaths daily, and in order to prevent the formation of cracks - once a week. To pair the heels use different means. To relieve tension from feet, essential oil of mint (1-2 drops) is suitable. For skin rejuvenation - sea salt, oat flakes or a decoction of fresh nettle leaves. For treatment of cracks on the heels - starch and herbal baths.