Information about Foot Files
Introduction to Foot Files - Types of Foot Files - History of Footcare -
What is Hard Skin? - Causes of Hard Skin - Foot Hygiene -
How to use a Foot File - Buying a Foot File
If you have any concerns about your feet always consult a medical professional
If you have any concerns about your feet always consult a medical professional
Types of Foot File
Pumice was the first type of foot file that we know mankind used. This is still in use today. It is probably the product used by the Egyptians and other early civilizations.
Pumice is formed during volcanic activity when gas filled lava escapes, as it flies through the air and cools the gas escapes and we are left with a light weight rock full of tiny holes.
Although it is an igneous rock it considered a glass as it has not crystalline structure Powdered Punic is often used in commercial exfoliates and was often found in face scrubs as well as being used in cement!
Hippocrates designed a scalpel like foot file 400 years before the birth of Christ and perhaps this was the forerunner of foot files with handles – I have not come across a full description of it.
Today we have a plethora of choice ranging from pumice stones right through to ergonomically designed tools for professional use on different parts of the foot.
For home use you can buy a plethora of foot files:
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Files for small areas such as in between toes which look rather like an emery board or metal nail file
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Files which have fashion coloured handles
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Files with extendable handles
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Files with ergonomically designed easy grip handles
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Files with inter-
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Files based on fmicroplanes
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Files that use modern forever sharp steel
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Files based on pumice
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Files with anti-
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Files that can be easily washed even in a dishwasher!
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Reversible files
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Files with boxes attached to catch (or not catch) the debris
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Some that can be used on wet feet others on dry and some that work on either
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Files that are flat
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Files that are curved to fit the foot.
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Whatever you choose you do need to use the file correctly.