Step-by-Step Guide to the Trick
Here’s how to do it:
1. Start by preparing a warm water foot soak. Fill a basin with warm water and add half a cup of white vinegar. Soak your feet for 20 minutes.
2. After soaking, gently scrub the toenails and surrounding areas with a soft-bristled nail brush to remove any debris and soften the nails.
3. Rinse your feet with clean water and then apply a thick paste made from baking soda and a few drops of water to your toenails. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
4. Rinse off the baking soda paste and pat your feet dry.
5. Use a pumice stone or a nail file to carefully file down the thick toenails, avoiding over-filing.
6. Finish by applying a moisturizing lotion or oil to keep the nails and surrounding skin hydrated.
How This Trick Works: The Science Behind It
The components of this trick work synergistically to reduce the appearance of thick toenails. The white vinegar soak helps to soften the nails and has antimicrobial properties that can combat mild fungal infections. Baking soda acts as a gentle exfoliant and has an alkaline nature that can help in softening the thickened nails. Filing the nails down afterward helps in gradually reducing their thickness without causing any damage.
