DIY Pedicure

Get yourself a agoy Studio Mat Deluxe, and give yourself a DIY pedicure to ensure your feet are in top condition for your yoga workout!

Communal yoga mats have been proven to gather nasty bacteria and germs that can cause rather unpleasant foot issues, and some very unpleasant smells too!

agoy has the perfect solution!

By owning your own mat, you are completely aware of who has been using it and can choose to clean it as often as necessary. agoy's Studio Mat Deluxe, available in 10 different colours, not only looks good, but is eco-friendly too. Made of toxic free materials, the mat is very durable and suitable for all types of flooring; which means you won't have to replace it as often as other mats that wear out more quickly.

 Visit www.agoy.co.uk to look at the full range of agoy yoga mats, towels and accessories.

To make sure your feet are ready for that next yoga class, try this easy step-by-step pedicure!

 

1. Buff feet when dry, not wet, to make sure you shift really dead skin. Use a sturdy foot file and focus on the heels, balls of feet and edges of toes.

2. Fill a bowl with warm water and add a reviving foot soak which helps strengthen and whiten nails. Soak feet for 10 minutes. If you can lay your hands on some marbles, pop them in the bowl and roll your feet back and forth over them for a blissful DIY massage!

3. Massage feet briskly with a foot scrub to get rid of the last dregs of dead skin, then rinse.

4. Dry your feet and gently ease back your cuticles with a cuticle stick.

5. Cut your nails straight across with nail clippers. Make lots of little snips, rather than all at once, or you might break your nail.

6. Use a nail file to gently round the edges of your toenails so they don't snag your tights.

7. Massage your feet with a rich foot lotion.

8. For the ultimate treat, apply foot lotion before bedtime, wrap them in cling film, then add some socks and hop into bed. Wake up to dreamy-soft soles!

9. If you want to add some colour, wipe off the foot lotion from your nails using a damp cotton wool pad. Then add a base coat, two layers of polish and a high-shine topcoat.

10. For a low-maintenance finish add a coat of stain corrector which instantly brightens your nail tip and makes the nail bed pinker and prettier.

Pedicure guide by cosmopolitan.co.uk