Self Care Advent ~ Day 7 ~ Home Pedicure

​If all that trudging around the shops searching for the perfect Christmas gift has been hard on your feet, why not indulge in a simple home pedicure today.

First gather all the items you will need;

• nail polish remover and cotton wool
• nail clippers and emery boards
• foot soak
• pumice or chiropody sponge
• exfoliating foot scrub
• foot cream 
• cotton socks

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There are lots of foot care products on the market, but one of my favourite brands is Newtons - I've been using them for years  - they may not be the most glamorous but they work. The chiropody sponge is brilliant.
It's not always easy to find them in the high street  - some smaller chemists and body-care shops stock them but not always the full range - however you can now stock up on Amazon

Then find yourself a suitable spot and;

• remove any old nail polish
• clip and file your nails as necessary
• soak your feet in warm water and foot soak
• treat any rough skin with a pumice or chiropody sponge
• exfoliate your feet with a foot scrub
• rinse your feet thoroughly in warm water and dry
• massage in a rich foot cream
• pop on cotton socks - and relax

​There's also some good, practical advice on the NHS website article 10 Tips on Footcare