Archive for June, 2009

Dangers Lurking in a Nail Spa

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

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Yes you read that right, there are some very serious dangers lurking in the shadows of nail spas. If the tweezers, nail files, and cuticle sticks used during a manicure and pedicure are not properly sanitized, you can be at great risk of cross-contamination from these tools. Nail salons use sanitizer liquids or a machine called autoclave (heat sterilization) to sterilize nail tools and prevent the spread of germs from one person to another. However, when these tools are not sterilized properly, you can contract various skin diseases or Hepatitis B and C, HIV, athlete’s foot, and bacterial infections like staph.

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SaniManiPedi.com sells a professional grade manicure and pedicure kit, which contains all the tools that you need. From a stainless steel nail clipper, stainless steel cuticle clipper, to a callus stone, the SaniManiPedi Manicure and Pedicure Kit has it all. And then there is the 5-pack box complete of liquid solutions that can be added to the pedicure footbath to protect, clean, and soothe your feet.

So go get yourself a relaxing manicure or pedicure without having to worry about the manicure and pedicure risks.

Health Benefits of Getting a Pedicure

Friday, June 26th, 2009

No doubt your feet will look great after a foot care pedicure, but more importantly, there are so many health benefits associated with a pedicure. Of all the parts of the body, your feet endure quite a lot. Long hours of standing, discomfort of wearing tiny airless shoes, shoe bites, and the effect of all those harsh chemicals that you apply when you have corn, wart, or callous. You might also have to contend with puffy sore feet and legs due to several factors like daily over use, PMS, pregnancy, post-flight fatigue, and long training runs. The list is endless.

The best way to treat your tired legs is to go in for a pedicure. The term pedicure comes from Latin words ‘pedis’ and ‘cura,’ which mean foot and care respectively. Foot reflexology used during a foot massage does wonders for you. It improves the blood circulation and also loosens the muscles in your foot and legs. Your whole body along with your feet will feel relaxed with the stimulated blood flow to your feet and legs. That is why a pedicure or a foot massage is a must not just for healthy feet but for a healthy body too.

Nail care is also an important aspect of a pedicure. Nails are cut, clipped, and cleaned so that they don’t grow inwards and cause infection. The pedicurist then removes the dead skin cells to prevent bunions and corns. It also lets new skin cells to emerge and make your feet soft and smooth.

The problem with getting a pedicure at a salon is that you might get nasty infections through unsanitized salon tools. The best way to deal with this is to have a pedicure kit of your own. SaniManiPedi has a pedicure kit to keep your feet safe. Get a pedicure and a foot massage today for gorgeous feet and step out feeling all rejuvenated.