In the modern world, a huge number of responsibilities fall on a woman’s shoulders. Work, family care, household chores - all this takes a lot of time. Often, most women simply do not have enough time for trips to beauty salons, someone cosmetology procedures are too expensive. But you want to pay attention to yourself, take care of your appearance and keep freshness and youth as long as possible.
Following modern trends, cosmetic companies are trying to produce products that can help girls to care for themselves at home, but to get the same effect as in a beauty salon. One of the first women came to the aid of the Japanese company Sosu, which released a series of products for the care of the skin of the feet. Socks for a pedicure, which allow, without leaving the house, to fight with hardened skin of the feet, have acquired the greatest popularity.
Causes of rough skin of the legs
During the life of our feet, we experience heavy loads, and with age, the skin on the feet can become rough, peel off, crack. All this spoils the aesthetic appearance and causes pain, greatly disturbing the quality of life.
The following reasons contribute to this:
- poor hygiene;
- the use of unsuitable cosmetics for the feet (creams, deodorants);
- long walking without shoes or in too open shoes;
- lack of vitamins;
- fungal diseases of the legs;
- uncomfortable and matched shoes;
- diabetes;
- hormonal disorders.
Any reason makes treat your heels carefully. However, daily use of scrubs and pumice spends both time and effort.
And the use of Japanese Sosu socks makes home pedicure enjoyable, fast and convenient.
What are they?
This modern invention from Japan consists of two dense covers of dense polyethylene on the feet, which contain a special solution of lactic acid with the addition of plant components.
It penetrates deeply into the upper layer of cornified skin, nourishes the epidermis with nutrients and makes the skin of the heels soft and tender. Thanks to it, there is a rapid exfoliation of the smallest particles of coarse skin, which cannot be removed with a simple mechanical action of pumice or a nail file.
Lactic acid transforms the effect of socks into a real acid peeling, similar to that carried out in beauty salons. However, herbal ingredients expand the functions of this product and have various additional therapeutic effects on the skin of the feet.
Properties of herbal extracts and additional components
- Castor oil moisturizes and nourishes the skin;
- Ivy has an excellent regenerating effect, heals microtrauma and enriches the skin with vitamin E, has a tonic effect;
- Zherukha has a protective function, has an antimicrobial effect;
- Burdock has moisturizing and healing properties;
- Sage prevents the secretion of excessive sweat, has a deodorizing effect, plays the role of an antibacterial barrier;
- Mylnyanka protects against the occurrence of dermatitis;
- Hyaluronic acid retains moisture and gives the skin a well-groomed appearance;
- Lemon enriches the epidermis with vitamins and makes the skin smoother and softer;
- Squalane improves the nutrition of the lower layers of the skin, contributing to their deeper penetration;
- Lecithin creates a protective barrier and prevents excessive evaporation of moisture;
- Ceramides improve tissue immunity;
- Soy has anti-aging properties.
This rich composition of perfectly balanced components in combination with lactic acid has a beneficial effect on the surface and deeper layers of the skin. Peeling occurs very carefully, the possibility of a burn is absent. All this makes the process of foot care very pleasant and not difficult.
Benefits
- Convenient to use, when using does not require the assistance of outsiders;
- They even remove old calluses and hard callers;
- The positive effect lasts a long period of time (from 3 to 6 months);
- Lactic acid promotes tissue regeneration, so the process of skin coarsening slows down;
- The socks are sterile, so infection is impossible;
- Due to the absence of aggressive substances are absolutely safe;
- An excellent helper for people suffering from obesity and diabetes, since such patients are contraindicated for skin trauma, possible with a mechanical manicure;
- They have a triple effect: they eliminate the old epidermis, heal microcracks and provide additional skin care;
- More advantageous in price compared to a visit to a pedicure specialist;
- Various smells are available to choose from (rose, lavender or mint);
- Do not take time for a pedicure procedure and do not distract from household chores.
Contraindications
Since there are no aggressive components in the composition, and the use does not require special skills, there are practically no contraindications. But it is better to refrain from using Sosu socks for people with allergies, as the composition contains a large amount of herbs. Or before use, be sure to familiarize yourself with the composition and make sure that there is no allergenic component.
The effect of the cosmetic composition on the body of pregnant and lactating women has not been clinically studied. Therefore, due to the sensitivity of women and children during this period, it is better to refrain from using these products.
It is also not recommended to use Japanese socks for skin injuries in the area of application, open wounds, scratches, deep cracks.
Instructions for use
Using Sosu pedicure socks is extremely comfortable and does not require special training. The stages of the procedure are quite simple and every girl will be able to independently make a stunning pedicure.
1. It is recommended to slightly steam the feet in a hot bath before use, so that the effect comes faster. If the nails are painted, then be sure to erase the varnish before the procedure. No need to additionally rub your feet with a pumice stone, trying to remove the top coarse layer of skin.
2. Cut the package with the socks and remove them very carefully. It is important not to damage the packaging so that the cosmetic solution does not spill out.
3. Put a polyethylene sock on each leg, carefully distribute the solution over the entire foot so that it touches the entire surface that needs treatment. On top of each sock, secure with tape that comes with the product.
4. Wear regular cotton socks on top. This will allow you to feel and move more comfortably. You can additionally warm the legs with wool socks, as in a warm environment, the active components will work faster.
5. To be in pedicure socks need at least an hour. You can increase the time of the procedure up to 2 hours. The exposure time depends on the condition of the skin of the foot.
6. After removing socks, rinse your feet with warm water and soap.
7. Immediately after using the socks, you must throw it away, because the active components have already lost their properties and the product is not sterile.
8. After 3-5 days, peeling of old skin begins. Initially, thin surface layers of the epidermis will peel off, and then deeper and thicker. In no case, you can not tear them off specially, if they do not immediately depart, as you can damage the young live skin and carry the infection.
Peeling can be accelerated with hot tubs and a soft saw or foot scrub.
9.In about a week, all the skin will be renewed and the feet will look beautiful and well-groomed.
Price policy
On average, the original Japanese Sosu socks can be purchased at a price of 790 rubles for 1 pair or sets of two pairs at a price of 1290 rubles.
At first glance, the price seems overpriced, but given the cosmetic effect, the duration of the procedure, ease of use, it is more than affordable. In addition, a trip to beauty salons is often much more expensive, but there is no guarantee in the professionalism of the master, sterility of instruments. And the effect lasts much less.
Repeating peeling with Sosu takes once every several months, which is a more profitable solution as a result than a classic pedicure in the salon.
Reviews on the use of socks for a pedicure are mostly extremely enthusiastic. Naturally, this applies only to original products. But since there are a lot of fake counterparts on the market, you should be very careful when buying. Then your legs will always delight you with their natural beauty.