Now that summer’s here it’s important to have [and keep] smooth and beautiful feet.  This is the season our feet get to shine.  I know– for most that’s wishful thinking, but here’s an easy at-home way to turn those feet from dull and dry to smooth and sexy.  These simple ingredients make the perfect at-home foot bath:

First, mix 1 cup lemon juice, a dash cinnamon (for smell), and 2 tablespoons olive oil into a large bowl.  Then, add 1/4 cup of milk, and water– mix well (the amount of water depends on how potent you’d like your wash, more water–less potent).  Soak your feet [or body] for 15 minutes.  This bath will leave the skin refreshed and fragrant.

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Does your salon disinfect the foot baths after every use?  Do you know how many other patrons use the same equipment?  A pedicure may seem relaxing and fun but the oozing boils that may result are not.  A dermatologist’s report shows salon pedicures can be, leg threatening.  The study shows 110 women developed severe boils all over their legs after salon pedicures.  The boils found on the legs of the pedicure victims were the result of a skin disease known as, mycobacterium furunculosis.  This disease can not be passed from person to person.  Rather, humans become infected through their environment and in this case, nail salon foot baths happen to the environmental breeding ground for this harmful bacteria.

You probably assume you’re safe because you go to an “up-scale” salon with “throne-like” pedicure chairs, but watch out, that makes you an accessible target for this hideous infection.  The throne-like chairs are the most difficult to clean, and portable foot baths are easier to clean in a sink.  If not cleaned properly, your legs (and other parts) run the risk of contracting this infectious disease.  When you’ve been waiting 20 minutes, it’s probably the last thing on your mind but make sure your foot bath is clean, or ask for a plain foot bath!

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