Surprising Benefits of Regular Manicures and Pedicures
Do you think that having regular manicures and pedicures are simply about pampering yourself? Think again! Here are some of the incredible health benefits of regularly investing in professional nail care. There is more to visiting a spa than just relaxation. From softer, younger-looking skin to boosted physical and mental health, there are incredible benefits to be had from scheduling regular appointments at your local Edmonton medical spa.
Top Health Benefits of Regular Manicures and Pedicures
More often than not, manicures and pedicures fall into the category of ‘pampering.’ Although it is certainly enjoyable to have your nails done, there are some excellent reasons why this should be more than just the occasional luxury experience.
In fact, there are a number of health benefits to regularly investing in manicures and pedicures that go far beyond just aesthetics. This includes:
1. Prevents infections.
If you don’t moisturize your skin on a regular basis, the dry skin on your feet is more prone to infection due to cracks that may form. Additionally, the clipping, cleaning, and cutting of your toenails that take place during a pedicure will prevent your nails from growing inwards and causing an infection.
2. Promotes healthy blood circulation.
During a manicure and pedicure, you will receive a massage on your arms, lower legs, and feet. This will promote healthy blood circulation, reducing muscle tension, any pain you may be experiencing, and improving joint mobility.
3. Boosted nail health.
With regular manicures/pedicures, the chances of your nails developing fungi and other infections are reduced. Also, the exfoliation that takes place during this appointment will remove any dead skin cells and encourage new cell growth, leaving your nails stronger and healthier.
4. Reduction in back pain.
You may be familiar with the calluses that form on the soles of your feet. Besides being frustrating and painful, these can also affect your body weight distribution and cause back pain. During a pedicure, your technician can exfoliate and deep clean your feet to prevent calluses and help eliminate any pain you may have.
5. It can make your hands and feet look younger.
Manicures and pedicures improve blood flow, which is important in reducing cellulite, tightening your skin, and strengthening your muscles — all of which can improve the visible appearance of your hands and feet.
6. Improved mental health.
Whether it’s a particularly stressful day or a hectic week, taking the time to treat yourself with a manicure/pedicure can do wonders for your stress levels! The massage, relaxing experience, and pampering will free your mind from any tension, boosting your mental health.
Cons of Manicures and Pedicures
The physical processes and materials used in nail cosmetics can cause complications. The poor cutting technique may result in ingrown toenails, while removal of the cuticle destroys the protective seal, providing a portal of entry for bugs and fungi.
The long term use of acrylic nails, gel nails, or nail gels such as Shellac and OPI can cause an allergic skin reaction around the nail or even reaction of the skin in distant areas such as face or neck.
Nail weakness, brittleness, and thinning can occur from filing the nail to remove any ridges and this is common following a gel polish manicure.
Discoloration of the nail can also occur after several weeks of continuous nail polish. Traumatic onycholysis can happen on the removal of artificial nails.
Pros of Manicures and Pedicures
However, there are disorders of the nails such as psoriasis, lichen planus, and others, most of which are difficult to treat. Cosmetology may be a useful tool while waiting for treatment to work, or following treatment failure or if treatment is not possible at times. Different types of cosmetic nail procedures can be used as ‘camouflage’, to cover the affected nails.
Nail lacquers help maintain nail hydration by preventing contact with water and slowing evaporation. Moreover, they can hide nail dystrophies and dyschromia.
Nail polish can be used to cover onychomycosis in those patients who do not want oral medicines. Nail shape abnormalities may be improved with nail extensions.
Artificial nails can be used for a rare condition where patients have born without nails and this is called anonychia. Finally, I would like to commend on the use of UV machines lamps and whether this is risky for developing skin cancer. There is a debate about the associated risk of skin cancers. Most recent studies suggest that the risk is not higher in women who use UV nail machines and the use of sunscreen or fingerless gloves is thought to reduce the risk to zero.
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