Every woman strive for the ideal, but not always have the time to go to the beauty salon. In addition, the services of a good master are not cheap. Therefore, the Japanese thought socks for pedicure.
If you are a fan of high heels and narrow shoes, socks for pedicure will help you get rid of:
- on the treads ;
- calluses;
- cornified skin;
- fungal diseases;
- edema.
What are socks for pedicure?
First of all, it's worth to talk about Japanese socks for pedicure, since they were the first to introduce their invention to us. Socks for a pedicure are often compared with a mask for a skin as it revitalizes it, sates with vitamins and gives a well-groomed appearance. Cosmetic reminiscent of hospital shoe covers. They can be made of thin polyethylene or silicone. The main thing is that the material does not pass air and moisture. The inside of the socks is covered with a gel consisting of natural acid:
- apple;
- dairy.
These components have the property of chemical peeling. Also inside are extracts of anti-inflammatory plants. This is to ensure that the acids can only act on dead cells and do not damage the healthy. A set of plant extracts can be different. Many Japanese companies use a fairly large set of components, about fifteen. The most popular are:
- ivy extract;
- extract of burdock root ;
- sage extract;
- grapefruit oil;
- orange oil.
After the new cosmetic product became properly popular in the beauty market, Chinese analogues of Japanese socks for pedicure appeared. They differ in price and quality. But they can not be different in appearance. Chinese gel socks for pedicure have a price 5-10 times lower than the original price. But this often affects the quality of the goods. Socks can have an unpleasant smell, which for a while will linger on your feet.
Also do not forget about safety. Unfortunately, not all Chinese manufacturers are responsible and worried about the prestige of their company, so they quite allow themselves to use substandard materials that can harm the skin of the legs. But it's fair to say that not all Chinese brands are irresponsible, so you should not give up the Chinese product categorically. You still have a chance to get high-quality pedicure socks at a relatively low price.
How to use socks for a pedicure?
All self-respecting cosmetic companies put in the package of socks for pedicure instructions that must be read before they start using them. Otherwise, in the best case, the remedy will not be of use to you, and at worst it will cause harm. Before using the cosmetic, you need to wash your feet well and dry them. Then it is necessary to put on silicone or polyethylene socks for a pedicure and fix them in such a way that air can not get inside. Pay attention to the size of socks, they should be just right for you.
Secondary use of socks is prohibited. With fungal diseases, socks can serve as sources of infection, and in other cases simply useless. To ensure that the product is better fixed on your feet and not damaged when walking, put on top of them the usual socks. Wear socks for pedicure for 1-2 hours. More precise time is indicated by the manufacturer. After the need is good
Contraindications
Because of the presence of acids, extracts and oils in gel socks for home pedicure, the product has contraindications. It can not be used:
- pregnant women.
- nursing mothers.
- women with cutaneous lesions on their legs.