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| Natural Health "Do it Yourself Spa: Soothe Your Soles" July / August 2005 |
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“In summer heels get very dry and cracked because they’re not covered up in protective socks and shoes,” says Donna Perillo, owner of the Sweet Lily Natural Nail Spa in New York City. What’s more, dirt gets kicked up and embedded into dry areas. Not good. To clean and pamper tired, swollen, achy feet, try a citrus infused softening soak. The Acidity of the fruits’ natural alpha-hydroxy acids will whisk away dirt and grime, slough off dead skin cells, and keep your feet smelling sweet. Plus, the zesty aroma will cool you down and awaken your senses. Soak your feet for at least five minutes. Use the down time to relax your entire body. Slowly let your head drop to the left, then forward and to the right, moving back and forth in a semicircular motion to stretch you neck. Shrug your shoulders several times, then shake out your arms and spread your fingers wide. Next, wiggle your toes and massage your feet with a liquid soap. Use a foot file like Fresh Rice Foot Care File to exfoliate rough, dry areas. “The soap will give your skin the slip the file needs to glide effortlessly,” says Perillo. Follow with a mint-infused foot scrub to refresh skin and rev circulation. Rinse well, pat dry, apply a thick layer of moisturizer and slip into light-weight, organic cotton socks. |
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