The Science Behind Pedicure Edgmont Soaks: Why Soaking Your Feet Works at  Malvern Nailsalon

Pedicures aren’t just an aesthetic procedure. They’re a form of self care that can impact positively on your feet and general health. At Malvern Nailsalon in Edgmont, pedicure services form part of the menu including the soaking of the feet which is one of the most critical aspects of the process. While soaping your feet in warm water appears simplistic, it is underpinned by a great deal of science that relates to relaxation, exfoliation, and improvement of the general condition of the feet. In this article, we’ll look at how soaking of feet forms part of the pedicure, warms and rejuvenates the feet and gives a scientific angle as to why this is so effective.

Working Mechanism of Foot Soaks: An Overview

Now that we have some understanding as to the science behind the practice, let’s start with defining what foot bathing for pedicure’s encompasses. When having a pedicure at Malvern Nailsalon in Edgmont, warm water occasionally combined with oils, salts or other materials is used to soak the feet while seated in a pedicure chair. Softening the skin and loosening dirt to allow for exfoliation, nail trimming and massage are some of the functions of warm water before the subsequent steps of the treatment are performed.

Soaking may also involve the application of essential oils and aromatic herbs or even the inclusion of bath salts as an adjunct aid, but the focus is on circulatory strengthening while simultaneously alleviating foot stress.

The Study of Foot Soaks Nails

As the enjoyment of soaking feet appears to be a sheer indulgent activity, there certainly is science involved and numerous benefits connected to it. A thoroughly done research will suggest that the foot soaking pedicure includes many benefits alongside the primary cleaning of feet. We shall delve deeper into the into coping mechanisms, that involving ends of modern science, encompassing body relaxation, circulation and skin care, and much more such as walking up a notch in mental health.

1. Calmness and Enhanced Relaxation

A pedicure is perhaps the most famous reason to soak your feet, but people often crave for soaking of their feet owing to the calming properties pedicures provide. Warm water during the soak makes the body feel so many things and primarily relief from stress is one of them.

• Vasodilation: Soaking your feet in warm water causes the blood vessels in your feet and lower legs to dilate. This leads to increased blood flow to your muscles, which helps ease tension in your muscles and any pain that has built up in the rest of your feet after standing or walking for extended periods. As a result, stress diminishes and calmness sets in.
  
• Nervous System Response: Immersing the feet in warm water can initiate a soothing effect from the parasympathetic nervous system, or simply put, it is the ‘rest and digest’ function. In this scenario, the heart rate slows, muscles are relaxed, and the body switches gears from stress mode to relaxation. 
  
• Aromatherapy Benefits: There are a number of spa pedicure soaks that include Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils such as Lavender, Eucalyptus or Peppermint. They are also multi-purposed being relaxing and stress relieving. The therapeutic grade oil scents in combination with hot soaks can multiply the calming experience by helping to get rid of anxiety and stress.

2. Skin Softening and Dry Exfoliation in Nail

Aside from the appearance of cracked and flaky skin on the toes, the foot skin especially the heels and soles are usually dry, callused or rough due to high friction, pressure or environmental exposure. Moistening the feet during a gel pedicure has a major advantage because it helps in skin exfoliation and softening.

• Hydration: The application of warm water allows moisture to enter the skin and makes it easier to remove dead skin and rough patches. A regular warm water massage coupled with exfoliation assists in keeping feet smooth, supple, and devoid of dry skin. This ensures that the build up of calluses is prevented, which assists in making the feet healthier in the long run.
  
• Enhanced Exfoliation: Adequate soaking coupled with the use of the exfoliating scrub assists in the removal of the dead skin cells that have accumulated over time. The warm water makes the skin more sensitive, hence when scrubbing is done, it becomes easier to remove the exfoliating elements. Post soaking your feet in warm water, which has a softening impact, employs the use of a pumice stone whereas the scrubbing employs a foot rub or an exfoliating brush, with the aim of smoothing the skin.

You can soak your feet and hands to soften calluses located especially on your heels. Calluses are hardened annoying patches on the skin that develop due to too much friction or pressure. Soaking will also soften removal of calluses which can then easily be gently scraped/buffed away during a pedicure.

3. Increased Oxygenation

Soaking your feet in warm water increases circulation to the muscles and tissues. Furthermore, circulation without question becomes compromised in feet since they are the most distal body part from the heart. Poor circulation could make your feet swollen, sore and even tired.

• Decreased Packaged Tissue Fluid: As water gets heated, the temperature becomes conducive for blood vessels in the feet and lower legs allowing them to dilate (expand) which enhances blood circulation. As blood circulation improves in these areas the lack of good blood circulation signs such as cold feet or swelling can be resolved. Shallow veins are also more likley to expand more if circulation is better.

Continuous improvements to blood circulation facilitate better recovery of muscles as the tissues get more oxygen and essential nutrients needed. Patients with diabetes for example where foot health is crucial will especially benefit from this. Soaking your feet will improve your circulation and therefore overall foot health.

4. Mental Wellness and Self Care 

A busy schedule does not have to hinder your mental wellbeing because soaking your feet, even for a short while helps achieve deep relaxation and broad care. In turn, these benefits help ease stress and provide a perfect opportunity for performing self-care. 

• Mindfulness and Solitude: Soaking feet only for a few minutes absolutely warrants an opportunity to perform mindfulness, due to the considerable amount of attention that it requires. The patience of sitting idle while your feet are being soaked allows you to look at the bigger picture. This metaphorical reset offers tremendous opportunities to refocus energy and intentions as it helps you get rid of the noise in your head. 
  
• Pedicure Attention: Several studies have shown that self-care activities including foot massage and spa have a positive impact on the mood of participants as they came out feeling deeply relaxed and stress free. The American Psychological Association published a report supporting these claims. Such activities are why the people in Edgmont nails go to Malvern Nailsalon. The pent up energy in the world and the rushes we go through redefine attention and patience and the treatment at Malvern is the perfect antidote for that.
  

Extra Foot soaking pedicure ingredients that help gain even more benefits

As with several types of relaxing treatments that are offered at Malvern Nailsalon in Edgmont, soaking one’s feet could be a little more enjoyable if some additional ingredients are included in the soak – salts, herbs, essential oils, etc. These elements enhance the benefits resulting from warm water on their own. Let’s take a look at some common ingredients which are frequently used while make foot soaks.

Epsom Salt

Magnesium burn, an alternative diet that promotes the ingestion of a strong and healthy form of magnesium and also shoves Epsom salt into the foot soak is none the less effective. Soaking feet in Epsom salt water is helpful since it assists with tension relief and muscle relaxation, it is also useful to those with plantar fasciitis, working through muscle soreness and alleviating pain on feet whether from standing prolonged hours or diverse reasons.

Essential Oils

Foot soaking has become a trend nowadays. And in to notch it up several oils like tea tree oil, peppermint oil, Eucalyptus oil and lavender oil are added. Each oil possess a unique selling point, for instance Eucalyptus oils serves almost as a medicine, anti-septic to be precise, and tea oil on the other hand is added for its anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties and lavenders adds a mesmerizing scent and ends up having a soothing imprint on the body alongside peppermint oil, it acts as a cooling substance and restores energy in tired feet.

Herbal Soakings Pedicures especially for Men

To guarantee that your sock has extra skin silky smooth qualities, chamomile, green tea and some other herbs can be added. These herbs serve various purposes such as reducing skin irritation, inflammation as well as provide skin with nourishing antioxidants.

Conclusion

A pedicure soak is not only a pleasant experience but also a very effective treatment that improves foot health, circulation, and relieve stress. The teeth are softened by the warm water helping make it easy to be exfoliated and when massaging, the skin and temperature aid to the soothing method complemented by extracts. When combined with herbal soaks, essential oils, or Epsom salt, tea make your feet feel refreshed and rejuvenated.

We at Malvern nailsalon located at Edgmoun in the of our clients with walking or stress-relieving herbal soaks a thumbs up. An easy way to make sure your feet look and feel good is to get pedicures, whether it is a savory soak or general foot care- we have it all! And always have! So treat yourself once in a while and your feet will too thank you for it!