The efficacy and effects of foot masks. Are foot masks really as magical as advertised?

Love of beauty is the nature of all girls. Foot mask is a product we often use. Foot mask can make our feet better hydrated and moisturized, so what are its effects and functions? Are foot masks really as effective as advertised?

The efficacy and function of foot mask

In fact, foot masks soften calluses, dead skin and keratin through the acidic ingredients they contain, such as salicylic acid, lactic acid and fruit acid. These substances can promote the aging and shedding of hard skin on the feet, moisturize and whiten them. After about 28 days, the keratin calluses caused by the friction of footsteps will grow new ones.

Precautions for using foot mask

The peeling effect varies from person to person

If any lady feels that there is no effect after using foot mask, don't be anxious. The effectiveness of using foot masks varies from person to person. If the stratum corneum is thin and the skin on the feet is usually well protected, there is actually no need to use this product, so the effect may not be obvious if used. And if the stratum corneum is a bit thick and there are some calluses, one pair of foot masks can completely achieve the peeling effect, but you need to wait for 2-7 days for the acidic substances in the foot mask to take effect. If the calluses are rough and hard and the stratum corneum is thick, you may need 2-3 pairs of wipes to see the effect.

Cannot be used to treat athlete's foot

Ladies, don’t easily believe the claims in merchants’ advertisements that “foot masks can cure athlete’s foot”. Athlete's foot is a skin disease of the feet caused by fungal infection. Removing dead skin cannot get rid of the fungi. On the contrary, it may make the stratum corneum thinner and the resistance weakened, making it easier for bacteria to invade and aggravate the condition.

How long can the foot mask be used?

The general usage time of foot mask is 30-60 minutes. However, foot masks have different formulas and take different amounts of time to take effect on the human body, so be sure to read the instructions carefully or consult the seller and use them according to the time required for the specific product.