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Pampering Your Feet, the Natural Spa Way 
By Deborah Allen (Prana Wellness Ltd.)

With summer on its way - how about a citrus treat to brighten up your tootsies?

This article finds you just in time for the barefoot season! Read on to learn how to prepare a simple scrub, foot soak & moisturizing oil for your at home pedicure. 

LEMON JOY FOOT SCRUB

¼ cup of lemon juice

½ cup of sugar

¼ cup of olive oil

Mix ingredients in a bowl and use as a scrub. Store the rest in the fridge to be used within 10 days.

*this scrub will remove stains, old scars & spots from the skin if used consistently.  

CITRUS SUNSHINE MOISTURIZER

¼ cup olive oil

20 drops essential oil of lemon

* add 10 drops of rosemary oil & it becomes a great body revitalizing oil massaged on the feet.  

LEMON SOAK

Cut several slices of lemon and put in bowl, basin or tub to soak feet.  

Prana Wellness "At Home 10 Step Pedicure" 

  1. Remove old polish & clip toenails straight across & use emery board to smooth nail edges.
  1. Slough off dead skin with lemon scrub & soak in lemon soak for 10 min. Rub the feet with the slices of lemon & don’t forget the heels!
  1. Massage lemon oil moisturizer into feet.
  1. Wrap feet in plastic, then wrap towel over plastic, leave on for about 10 minutes.
  1. Remove & wipe excess oil from feet with a damp cloth.
  1. Separate toes with either cotton or toe separators.
  1. Apply base coat and allow time to dry.
  1. Apply polish attending to any stray marks with a cotton swab dipped in polish remover. Finish with top coat.
  1. Soak feet in cool water to set polish (fill tub or basin with cool water which hardens polish, it works!) Sit for 5 minutes.
  1. Remove feet from water and pat dry taking care not to smudge. Moisturize feet again lightly with oil & enjoy your summer tootsies!

The following is a list of ingredients commonly used in pedicure treatments; try blending some yourself to soothe what ails your tootsies. 

Moisturizing & Emollient: Almond oil, Olive oil, Coconut oil 

Antiseptic, astringent, anti-inflammatory & stimulating: Peppermint, Lemon, Green Tea 

Softening: Milk, Honey & Rose Petals
 

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Prana Wellness Ltd.

Prana is a purely Alternative Healing Spa, using ancient world methods. Prana's philosophy regarding healing focuses on ancient practices, which are found in Africa, the Far East & Europe. Prana uses only raw materials, or organic & natural therapeutic essential oils & minerals that are pure substances from the earth.
 
Website address: www.pranawellness.com

       
 
 

 
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