Tried and tested: Mediheel, the pedicure revolution

The lowdown: Born and bred in South Africa, Mediheel is the scientific solution to performing the perfect pedicure. Shantelle Booysen, the brains behind the brand, wanted to come up with a pedicure treatment which could deliver longer lasting results with superior active ingredients. The creation of Mediheel started when Booysen decided to take the traditional pedicure and critically analyse the steps to see if changing them could result in a better outcome. From this, a chemical peel was developed that kertolytically removes dead skin cells by breaking up the protein bonds on the heel.

PB says: With your toes always on show in the UAE it’s essential that a perfect pedicure is high up on your treatment list. Not one to avoid a treatment I have to say that having a pedicure is never my favourite. Why? Because of the foot scrubbing element. There’s nothing more embarrassing then squealing at the tickly sensation which comes with the scrubbing off of the dead skin on the bottom of your feet. This is why I was so excited to try out Mediheel, a treatment which gives you the same results (and better) without all the scrubbing. The Mediheel treatment works by applying a callus removal tonic – a kertatolytic alkaline solution – which breaks up protein bonds on the stratum corneum. After 15 minutes the dead skin forms into a gellike substance and is easily scraped off with a spatula. Meaning no pain and no tickling.

Benefits of business: This pedicure treatment is perfect for a business who wants to have a quick turnover of clients. Applying the treatment only takes 15 minutes, plus the therapist can do cuticle and nail work while the tonic soaks in. The Mediheel range comes with a foot protecting moisturiser (which includes a Dolce and Gabbana fragrance) plus a gold mist which is spritzed onto you as the treatment is finished.