Homemade foot scrubs can be prepared at home, using simple ingredients such as sugar, salt, almonds, honey and ginger, for example.Sugar or salt particles are large enough that, when pressed against the skin, they remove the rough layer of skin and dead cells In addition, honey and oils contribute to the hydration of the skin, giving a soft touch to the feet.
Exfoliation can be done up to twice a week, during bathing or when the person is in pedicure, for example.
Ingredients
Preparation mode
Mix all the ingredients very well and after forming a paste, apply to the feet, rubbing with fast circular movements, paying special attention to the rougher areas, such as heel and instep.Then simply rinse with warm water, dry with a towel and apply a moisturizer suitable for your feet.
In addition to promoting cell renewal, this exfoliator also contributes to skin hydration and nutrition.
ingredients
Preparation mode
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl, then pass the feet, previously soaked in hot water, and massage in circular motions, finally rinse the feet with water and dry well.
Mint, rosemary and lavender essential oils provide a revitalizing exfoliation.
Ingredients
Preparation mode
Add essential oils and almond oil to sea salt, mix well and massage previously wet feet, in circular motions and finally rinse with warm, dry water with a towel.
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Exfoliation removes dead cells from the area, leaving skin thinner due to removal of the outer layer of the skin, rich in keratin.Moisturizing after this process, it is very important that a protective barrier is formed and that the protective barrier of the skin is not damaged A good advice is to do this exfoliation at night and wear socks to sleep.
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