How to Put Together a Foot Care Pedicure Kit

It is so important to take care of our body internally and externally, but we tend to forget our feet. Regular foot care and pedicure should be incorporated into your daily cleaning routine, especially if you have certain medical conditions that affect the feet, for example, diabetes. Having an easily-accessible pedicure kit around the home or a portable kit is a really good idea. This article will give you tips, as well as go over the tools you should have in your pedicure kit.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Toenail Clipper
• Toenail Scissors
• Pumice Stone
• Foot Brush
• Callus Remover
• Corn Shaver
• Gel Toe spacers
• Contour Toe File
• Dual Surface Foot File
• Pedicure Block

1. Find a container or carrier for the pedicure tools. There are many types, sizes and shapes that would be suitable. If you are putting together a kit for the house, then it would be better to use a hard container made of anti-fungal material. For a portable kit to carry in the car or handbag, find lightweight polyurethane or fabric bags or containers.

2. Items in the kit can vary depending on your preferences. A toenail clipper is an important item. Regularly clip your toenails to prevent getting ingrowing nails. There are different types and sizes of clippers, so find one that suits your requirements--for example, some clippers have rubber handles to prevent it from slipping from your fingers when you are trying to clip the nails.

3. Pumice stone is also useful to prevent buildup of rough, scaly hornified skin on the soles of the feet. There are various types and sizes available. The foot brush/pumice stone combination tool is convenient because the brush and stone are attached to the same brush.

4. A callous remover has two different surfaces. One side is the metal part used to soften and remove the calluses and the abrasive surface is used to smooth out rough skin. Callouses can become large and very painful if not taken care of and removed.

5. Many people have ugly, unsightly corns on their feet, so a way to prevent corns from appearing is to wear proper fitting shoes, but if you already have them then you can buy corn and callus shavers from many drugstores. These tools have blades that literally shave off the corns or calluses from the feet. Blade replacements are available and should be replaced regularly. Never use blunt or rusty blades when shaving the skin.

6. A toenail scissors is also another tool to put into the kit. They are specially designed to fit the contour of the feet and make toenail cutting easier.

7. Nail files are great tools to keep the toenails smooth and in perfect shape. You can buy a variety of types and sizes--for example: the dual surface foot file, European Pedicure file and the contour toe file.

8. Gel toe spacers are useful items to include in the kit. They are used to keep the toes separated for nail painting.

Tips & Warnings

• If you suffer from a medical condition, like diabetes, then regular foot care is very important to prevent long-term consequences. Wear proper shoes and footwear to prevent damage to the feet and the toenails.
• Regular pedicure is important to keep the feet healthy and beautiful looking. Get a professional pedicure. Make it a reward for yourself once a month if you find it too expensive. A professional pedicure usually costs around $20 to $25, depending where you live.
• Take care of your feet, and especially your children's feet since they are still growing and the tissues and bones are still relatively soft and expanding. If you notice any problems with your child's feet or nails take them to a podiatrist or their pediatrician who will refer them to a podiatrist if they feel that the condition warrants specialist care.
• This article is not a replacement or substitute for seeking professional medical care from your own medical doctor or health care professional.

Resources

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