Are keratolics effective for pedicure?
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Dry calluses, cracks and corns cause discomfort and pain when walking. Their treatment with traditional methods is long and not always effective. The use of pumice stones and files often leads to skin damage, bleeding, and even surgery. Laser therapy and liquid nitrogen are risky procedures fraught with complications. Keratolics are an alternative to all known foot treatments. They are designed for liquid pedicure and allow you to quickly reanimate hardened skin.
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What it is?
Keratolics are professional preparations for a painless pedicure that dissolve the stratum corneum of the skin. They instantly exfoliate dead epidermis. Designed for the treatment of particularly dense and hard areas of the feet.
The procedure is performed without the use of cutting tools and preliminary steaming of the skin. The active substances do not affect healthy skin, give problem areas their former smoothness without irritation and allergies.
Keratolics are effective in the treatment of corns, dry corns, cracks, hyperkeratosis.
They are used without a neutralizer, they are used to prevent keratinization of the skin. Removes dead skin, relieves pain when walking. Not suitable only for people with individual intolerance to the components.
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Varieties
Keratolics differ in composition, consistency, type of active ingredient. According to the active substance in the composition, keratolytics are divided into alkaline, acidic and urea-based.
Alkaline
The most active drugs that quickly deal with old calluses, corns. Instantly dissolve proteins and lipids for further removal with a file.
Acidic
Acid-based keratolics are used for peeling. They do not penetrate too deep into the layers of the epidermis, therefore they cannot cope with too rough skin.
Based on urea
Keratolics with urea soften the skin well. When using them, it takes more time to work with a file. In this case, the concentration of urea should not exceed 20%, otherwise skin drying cannot be avoided.
The best proven drugs
The most effective in the fight against corns, cracks and dry calluses are the products of the ARAVIA Professional brand.
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They are designed for professional use, designed for the care of the skin of the feet and are suitable for use at any time of the year. The products are compatible with hardware pedicure.
Foam softener with urea (20%) Liquid Pedicure, 200 ml
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The bioactive composition of the product includes urea, calendula extract and lactic acid. The product is supplied in a bottle with a foaming agent. Gives the desired effect within 3-5 minutes.
Suitable for clients with normal, especially sensitive skin and diabetic feet. It has an antibacterial and prolonged moisturizing effect, suitable for peeling the skin.
Leaves the skin supple and well-groomed. It can be used for preventive purposes. It has an unobtrusive aroma, dissolves quickly, forming a liquid solution.
Alkaline lotion for the removal of corns and corns "Liquid Pedicure", 150 and 500 ml
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The active ingredient in keratolik is sodium hydroxide. The product is recommended for the quick removal of rough skin prone to cracking. It is used for long-lasting calluses.
It is a transparent liquid with a specific alkali aroma. Used in professional salons, it can be used to prevent the growth of rough skin.
Depending on the state of the keratinized area, it softens within 2-7 minutes. The time increases only in especially advanced cases.
The supplied double-sided files have different abrasiveness on both sides. Rough linen is used for primary skin removal. The final sanding is carried out with a fine abrasive.
The thickness of the files is designed for active use and is 4 mm. The size depends on the volume of the bottle; for 500 ml products, the files are large and rounded.
Liquid Pedicure Lotion with AHA acids, 200 ml
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The bioactive composition of keratolik includes lactic, citric, malic and tartaric acids. The active ingredients do an excellent job of removing dry calluses and corns with a salon pedicure.
The drug can be used to eliminate skin cracks that appear during keratinization of the dermis. It is suitable for all skin types (including thin and sensitive).
It is a highly concentrated product with an exposure time of 3 to 10 minutes. Differs in a transparent yellowish tint and liquid consistency.
Keratolik is supplied with wooden files for peeling softened leather.
General rules of application
The general application scheme consists of several sequential steps:
- preparation and cleansing of the feet;
- application of the selected keratolytic;
- waiting for the exposure time;
- removal of drug residues;
- processing of feet with a file and grinding;
- final water treatment;
- applying a care product.
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Some of the nuances of the procedure may differ. However, foot disinfection is a must for any technique. The disinfectant solution is applied to washed and dried feet.
A small amount of keratolytic is squeezed out of the bottle onto a cotton pad or non-woven napkin. After that, it is applied to the problem area to quickly soften and loosen the skin.
After the exposure time has elapsed, the napkin is removed, the residues of the product are removed with water and mechanical cleaning is performed. Then the skin is treated with plenty of water so that no keratolytic particles remain on it.
At the end of the procedure, a gel, cream or balm is applied to it. All work is done with gloves. The average duration of the course does not exceed 4 times when applied once a week.
If an acid-based agent or a foam with urea is used to remove keratinized skin, after applying the napkin, it is covered with plastic wrap. The care product is selected according to the indicators.
Keratolics are effective preparations for treating keratinized skin. According to the reviews of those who have already tried them, they really work, having a strong but gentle effect on the skin of the feet.
They do not leave a feeling of dryness and discomfort, do not injure the feet. Compatible with paraffin therapy, can be used at home.
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