Heat up approximately half a gallon of whole milk and combine it with
a little warm water. (Skim milk will not work.) Heat to a warm, comfortable
temperature and add a few drops of almond (or vanilla) extract.
While the milk is heating, in a bowl combine Epsom salt (coarse is
best) and some canola oil to make a rough paste. This will be used later
as an exfoliating scrub.
When heated, empty the milk into a large foot basin. Grab your favorite
foot cream, a glass of wine, some scented candles, a great book or magazine,
a dry washcloth, and a rolled, warmed fluffy towel from the dryer. Also
bring a basket full of pedicure tools and polish.
First file your toenails into a clean square shape, then plunge those
tired toes in your big bowl of milk and soak for about 15 minutes. Using
a handful of salt mixture, scrub your ankles and feet, then go back into
the soak. Coat the foot and ankle areas with a thick body or foot cream.
Push back cuticles and use your dry washcloth to finish off any rough
spots. Rinse off excess milk and remove residue from nails before polishing;
you can use a cotton ball with a little witch hazel or cool water.
Polish starting with a good base coat, then color, and top coat.
After a pedicure like that, you will feel Mooo-ved! Imagine yourself
in the next milk ad with a milk foot-stache! |
