Brazilian pedicure: what is it and how to do it?

A pedicure is a procedure necessary for every woman, which must be done about once every 1-1.5 months. This process has its own subtleties and, as a rule, takes quite a long time, since you have to pre-process the rough skin of the feet. In order to reduce the time for preparing the legs for care, the Brazilian pedicure was invented.

Brazilian pedicure is a salon (less often home) treatment for feet and nails, during which steaming the skin in water is replaced by treating the feet with a special emulsion. For better softening, special socks are put on the legs, which allow the cream to work even more efficiently. Depending on the manufacturer, the emulsion contains various useful components.

1. Keratin. Restores nails, nourishes and strengthens them.
2. Calcium. Makes the nail plate durable and beautiful.
3. Tea tree essential oil. Effectively relieves irritation, has anti-inflammatory activity. Helps get rid of skin and nail fungus and other diseases caused by microorganisms.
4. Allantoin. Moisturizes, regenerates and exfoliates dead skin cells.
5. Witch hazel. A hypoallergenic ingredient that fights inflammation and perfectly tones the skin.
6. Beeswax. Softens and nourishes the skin, seals micro cracks on the nails.
7. Vitamin E. Restores and nourishes the skin of the feet and the nail plate.
8. Urea. An excellent antiseptic, nourishes the skin and nails with moisture. Relieves irritation and itching.
9. Special polymer R236. Evens out the nail bed, gives it a beautiful look and shine.

The pluses and undoubted advantages of the Brazilian manicure procedure include:

• acceleration of the process, especially in comparison with the classic pedicure;
• can be used on irritated and fungal skin;
• improves blood circulation in the lower extremities;
• the condition of the skin and nails improves even after the first session;
• nails stop exfoliating;
• usually does not cause allergies;
• can be used for any skin type;
• the use of water is not required;
• gently scrub the surface of the feet and removes dead cells;
• corns and calluses disappear.

However, in addition to the pluses, there are several minuses, among them:

• if a poor quality emulsion from an unverified manufacturer is used, an allergy may occur, or the effect will be minimal;
• high cost (from 1 thousand rubles and more, which is about 1.5 times more expensive than a classic pedicure).

To carry out the Brazilian pedicure procedure, you will need the following:

• emulsion;
• special socks;
• nail file;
• pedicure apparatus (in difficult cases);
• cuticle stick.

Special socks create a greenhouse effect and enhance the effect of the cream. It absorbs better and softens the skin. If it is not possible to use them, then ordinary plastic bags are put on the legs, and they are insulated on top with terry socks.

The emulsion is best purchased at a salon or professional cosmetics store. It is worth giving preference to trusted manufacturers, and not chasing cheapness. Otherwise, you can get an allergic reaction, and your legs will be even worse than initially.

If there are a lot of corns and calluses, and the skin is dry and cracked, then after exposure to the emulsion, additional treatment of the skin with a pedicure apparatus with abrasive caps may be required. They are a cutter covered with sand grains of various fractions. They are used for resurfacing the skin on the feet, removing calluses and corns, correcting the shape of the nail plate and ingrown toenail. They should be chosen based on the neglect of the problem, and also do not forget that the skin was pre-treated with a cream, and too hard a cutter can harm.

It doesn't matter if the Brazilian manicure procedure is underway at home or in the salon, it has the same sequence.

1. The feet and toes are wiped with an antiseptic and thoroughly cleaned with a napkin from dirt.
2. Socks are put on the legs, in which the cream is pre-distributed. The holding time is determined individually, but usually does not exceed 10-15 minutes. You can additionally massage your feet through your socks. This will enhance the effect of the emulsion and will allow you to achieve the best result.
3. Fingers are released from the socks and process the edges of the nail, side ridges. And also at this stage, the cuticle is pushed back with a special stick. It is not recommended to trim it, as it grows more intensively from this, and there is always a risk of injuring thin skin.
4. Then the socks are removed from the feet and the surface of the feet is treated. If it is too problematic, then use a special apparatus with a suitable cutter, and in lighter cases, you can do with a file with a hardness of 80 grit.
5. The rest of the cream is removed with a napkin. If there is a need to apply colored varnish or shellac, then the surface of the nail must first be degreased.

There is nothing complicated in Brazilian pedicure, and it is quite possible to do it yourself, replacing salon procedures with home ones. It is only important to follow all the recommendations and choose quality products and tools. Then it will be possible not only to save money, but the result will exceed all expectations.

For a visual explanation of the Brazilian pedicure technology, see below.