Often neglected and forgotten, our feet deserve special attention to stay healthy and maintain their natural beauty. Every day we take an average of 7,000 to 10,000 steps, engaging no fewer than 52 bones, 107 ligaments, 19 muscles and tendons, and 250,000 sweat glands... so it’s clear that taking care of our feet is essential!
Foot Care: Which to Choose: Beauty Salon or Podiatrist?
Although at first glance, foot beauty treatments and foot care might seem similar, the foot beauty services at a beauty salon and the treatments provided by a podiatrist differ in terms of benefits. They can complement each other, and here are their specifics.
Foot Beauty Treatment at the Salon
Foot beauty treatments at a beauty salon aim to beautify the skin and nails of the feet. This is purely an aesthetic treatment to enhance their appearance. A beautician's foot treatment does not aim to treat medical conditions.
The nails are filed, cuticles are pushed back, the nail is polished, and possibly painted. A foot bath usually accompanies the treatment to soften calluses. Dead skin is exfoliated with a scrub, and a moisturizing cream is applied to soften and smooth the feet. Salon foot treatments can be performed year-round, although they are particularly popular in the summer.
Foot Care by a Podiatrist
Foot care provided by a podiatrist focuses on preventing infections or alleviating certain conditions such as corns, calluses, ingrown toenails, cracks, fungal infections, plantar warts, and more.
A podiatrist is responsible for treating foot, skin, and nail disorders. This healthcare professional can also prescribe orthotic insoles to treat calluses caused by posture issues.
For the treatment itself, the podiatrist files and polishes the nails, diagnoses any nail issues, and works on the skin of the feet by removing thickened skin and calluses with specialized tools (drill, scalpel, etc.) to eliminate what needs to be removed.
The frequency of these treatments depends on the patient's specific conditions. The podiatrist will provide guidance on how many treatments are necessary to maintain healthy feet and nails.
4 Good Reasons to Get Foot Care at the Salon or from a Podiatrist
If you’ve never visited a podiatrist or had a foot treatment at a beauty salon, here are some of the benefits.
Foot Care: Maintain Healthy, Beautiful Feet
Foot care rejuvenates the skin and helps maintain the softness and beauty of the feet and nails. Regular hydration will be your best ally to keep the benefits of a foot care treatment and maintain healthy feet.
Foot Care: Reduce the Risk of Infections
Regular foot care helps remove dead skin cells, bacteria, and other dirt that can lead to infections and unpleasant odors. Our feet are often confined in socks and shoes, creating a warm and humid environment that encourages bacteria and yeast growth, potentially leading to fungal infections. Regular foot treatments help minimize these issues.
Foot Care: Prevent Calluses and Corns
A foot care treatment removes calluses and thickened skin that typically form on the heels. This exfoliation eliminates dead skin and prevents the skin from thickening. For more on how to remove calluses, check out our specialized article.
Hydration will be more effective, allowing the cream to penetrate deeper into the skin layers. You’ll have soft, pain-free feet, as rough or cracked heels can become very painful if left untreated.
Foot Care: Relaxation Benefits
Foot care always ends with a foot massage, a relaxing and soothing moment. Feet are full of nerve endings, and treating them can help relieve tension, improve blood circulation, and stimulate lymphatic drainage. It’s a true moment of relaxation that helps alleviate stress and tension. In short, a pedicure not only enhances the beauty of your feet but also contributes to overall well-being.
Foot Care at Home
Take care of your feet at home with our Poderm® Foot Serums To maintain healthy feet year-round, Poderm® has developed a line of foot serums created by a podiatrist to combat dry feet and protect them from infections. Our 100% natural and highly effective serums target different foot conditions:
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Poderm® Very Dry and Damaged Feet Serum: Ideal for very dry skin prone to thickening and hardening. It repairs, nourishes, and softens feet with ingredients like shea butter, organic sweet orange peel essential oil, and tamanu oil. This serum provides intense hydration for 24 hours and forms a protective shield to restore the skin’s natural balance.
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Poderm® Cracks and Calluses Care: This intensive night treatment consists of an ultra-concentrated serum and a pair of gel repair socks to maximize the serum's effectiveness. The serum, enriched with cistus essential oil and apricot kernel oil, hydrates, repairs, and regenerates the skin while the socks protect from friction and peeling.
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Poderm® Irritated and Sensitive Feet Serum: Ideal for sensitive skin with dryness. This formula soothes redness, calms itching, and reduces skin sensitivity. The serum, enriched with arnica and tea tree oil, guarantees soft and hydrated skin from the first use.
With calophyllum oil, Poderm® foot serums promote skin regeneration, restore the skin’s protective barrier, nourish, and repair. Our formulations cater to different skin sensitivities—find the perfect serum for your needs.