Even though our feet are usually hidden away in shoes, a fact that can lead us to neglect their care, we should not underestimate proper foot treatment. Proper foot care is important not only for cosmetic reasons, but also for health.
During a peel, the feet are treated with various cosmetic products, and accumulated dead skin cells are removed. This allows the skin to get rid of impurities more easily, and also lets the cells regenerate faster.
As mentioned above, a whole range of cosmetic products are used for peeling. These are often based mainly on natural sea salt enriched with, for example, extracts of honey, milk, figs, and other fruit. We can also come across peels using sea algae or sugar. Each product has its own specific effects, so the choice depends on the particular needs of the client.
In most cases, a foot peel is preceded by a pedicure, during which the nails and surrounding cuticles are tidied up, and the whole process is usually finished with a sole massage. This stimulates acupressure points, which affects not only bodily functions but also one's mental state. Reflexology foot massage is based on the findings of acupuncture, an ancient Chinese teaching that works with the energy pathways in the body, each of which corresponds to a particular organ and carries many sensitive points. Through these points it is possible to influence a specific organ in the body and balance the flow of energy in the organism.
Acupressure points are found all over the body, but there are also microsystems, such as the microsystem of the ear or of the foot. This means that the foot represents a miniature map of the human body, containing points through which we can influence distant organs. This is exactly what is used in reflexology foot massage. Its effects include not only the relief of stress and mental tension, but also improved blood circulation, increased activity of the lymphatic system, and an overall strengthening of the body.
Contraindications for this treatment include skin rashes such as fungal infections, ulcers or festering areas, as well as inflammation of the veins and varicose veins, acute infectious or feverish conditions, viral illnesses, and high blood pressure.
