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    Which cuticle cream is recommended?
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    I use Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream. It works for me and that's what counts! It's also a very popular brand in general.
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    What amount of pressure is recommended for scrubbing callouses?
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    I personally use light/medium pressure when scrubbing off my callouses and it works well on my rough feet. Keep in mind that if you use too much pressure you could file off too much skin and that can result in bleeding and sensitive feet.
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    How much salt should I use?
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    Use about one tablespoon per foot.
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    What is a cuticle cleaner?
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    A cuticle cleaner is a substance that cleans your cuticle to make it easier to push back your cuticles.
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    If I don't have a foot brush, can I just use a nail file?
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    You can use a scrub, or make your own using brown sugar and coconut oil. It is more effective.
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    What should I use to clean the tub/bowl after a pedicure?
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    You can use dish soap or bathroom cleaners.
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    How do I sterilize instruments?
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    Use a steam sterilizer, barbicide or hospital grade bactericidal/virucidal/fungicidal liquid that is mixed with water.
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    How did I thin down thick nails?
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    While buffing a nail will help you to remove some of the top layers with ridges or indentations, I don't recommend trying to thin your nails beyond that.
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    What will make my feet feel soft?
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    Removing dead skin will make your feet smooth. Regularly use a lotion or foot cream to moisturize your feet, especially the heels.
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    How long should the foot bath take?
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    Soak your feet for at least 5 minutes and less than 30 minutes.
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