A fish pedicure treatment could be just what you need to get your feet fresh and feeling like new again! Garra ruffa fish, or Doctor Fish, as they are also known, remove the dead skin cells from your tired feet and leave them smooth and fresh.
Up until a few years ago fish pedicure treament was only available in part of Asia and a few select countries like Turkey. Now the benefits are knowd the treatment is widely available in all towns and cities. As well as bespoke spas, many traditional salons and spas have added Garra Ruffa fish treatments to their facilities.
People often ask how it is that the fish can be more effective than a trained consultant? Why is a fish pedicure better than a trained beauty therapist scraping away the dead skin off your feet? This simple answer is that the Doctor Fish will only remove dead skin cells and they leave the healthy ones behind with their gentle treatment action. A human can not be as accurate and removes good skin cells with the bad. The treatment isn't only for pedicures of course - manicures are commonly available and some spas now have full body tanks.
Whether you have hard patches of dead skin on your feet, some type of skin disease such as psoriasis or just fancy a freshen up of your feet, Garra Ruffa fish can do the job for you. The treatment is really fun and great as a gift or for a girl's day out!
Some people may not like the idea of little fish eating away at dead skin cells but they are toothless and very gentle and would otherwise feed on algae. The sensation is very gentle and many describe it as a light tickling or 'pins and needles.'
In a typical visit to a salon or spa your feet will be washed and dried before you take a seat in front of the tank. The water is warm and as you gently lower your feet into the water the fish start to swim closer and find the tasty skin cells. The arrangement suits both parties very well! Generally your feet are washed and dried before you leave. You may notice the difference immediately or a number of visits may be required.
There have been reports of health scares around this treatment but if you visit a reputable salon where hygiene is taken seriously there will not be any problems. A good salon will use ultra violet light in the tanks to destroy bacteria and keep the water clean and fresh.
New beauty treatments seem to be appearing all the time and I must admit I don't find all of them relaxing or effective. The benefits of Garra Ruffa fish are long proven and this is not just another fad or phase.
Fish pedicures may seem very quirky and obscure but I believe they are here to stay and I would suggest you find a local salon and treat yourself or a loved one to a session
Garra ruffa fish pedicures have exploded in popularity and I urge everyone to try them. The Doctor fish treatment is a gift from nature and one we should all enjoy
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