In short: VOESH Pedi in a Box is a single-use pedicure kit: every step comes in its own sealed packet, measured for one pedicure. The Basic box has 3 steps (soak, scrub, massage cream), the Deluxe box adds a mud masque, the 5 Step boxes add a mask or fizz, and the Ultimate box adds a callus remover and a moisturizer.

To use one at home, prepare your nails, soak your feet, then open each packet in order and follow the directions on it. The whole pedicure takes about 30 to 45 minutes. This guide explains how to choose a VOESH pedicure kit and walks through the steps.

What VOESH Pedi in a Box is

VOESH is a pedicure and manicure brand, and Pedi in a Box is its best-known range. Instead of large tubs that are opened again and again, each box holds a set of small packets, one per step, so every pedicure starts with fresh, unopened products. That is why salons use them, and it also makes them easy to use at home: there is nothing to measure.

JB Skincare is the authorized importer and distributor of VOESH in India. You can see every kit on the VOESH pedicure page.

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Which VOESH pedicure kit to choose

All the boxes start with a soak and a scrub. The difference is how many extra steps you get:

If you are not sure, start with a Deluxe 4 Step. Choose the Ultimate 6 Step if your heels feel hard, the Basic 3 Step for a quick treat, or a 5 Step box when you want something special.

What each step does

• Sea salt soak. Dissolved in warm water, it softens the skin and leaves feet feeling fresh. The O2 Fizz boxes use a detox soak and a fizz powder that bubbles in the water.
• Sugar scrub. Gently exfoliates dead skin, especially on the soles and heels.
• Mud masque. A cleansing mask that leaves feet feeling refreshed. Rinse it off after the time on the packet.
• Cooling gel mask or cream mask. An extra conditioning step in the 5 Step boxes.
• Callus remover. In the Ultimate box only. It softens hard skin so it is easier to file away gently.
• Massage cream or butter. Hydrates and softens dry, rough skin. Take your time with this step.
• Moisturizer. The Ultimate box ends with a moisturizer to help keep skin soft.

What you need besides the box

• A foot basin or a large bowl, and warm water
• A towel
• Nail clippers, a nail file and a cuticle pusher
• A foot file, if you have hard skin
• Nail polish remover, and polish if you want it
• Clean cotton socks for afterwards

How to do a pedicure at home, step by step

1. Prepare your nails. Remove old polish, then trim your toenails straight across and smooth the edges with a file.
2. Soak. Fill the basin with warm water, not hot, and add the soak packet. Soak your feet for about 10 minutes.
3. Scrub. Massage the sugar scrub over your feet in small circles, focusing on the heels and the balls of the feet. Rinse.
4. Work on hard skin. In the Ultimate box, apply the callus remover to hard areas as the packet directs, then file gently. In any box, a light pass with a foot file on softened skin is fine. Do not cut or shave hard skin.
5. Mask. Spread the mud masque, or the mask in your box, over your feet, leave it on for the time on the packet, then rinse and pat dry.
6. Tidy the cuticles. Gently push the cuticles back. Do not cut them.
7. Massage. Work the massage cream or butter into your feet and lower legs for a few minutes. It is the most relaxing part of the pedicure.
8. Finish. Apply the moisturizer if your box has one. Wipe your nails clean before painting them, or put on cotton socks and let the cream sink in.

A first home pedicure usually takes 30 to 45 minutes. Read each packet before you open it, because times can differ between kits.

How often to do a pedicure

Many people enjoy a full pedicure every few weeks. Between pedicures, a daily moisturizer is what keeps feet soft. If your heels are dry or cracked, our guide on how to use heel socks covers an easy routine, and foot peeling socks can help with thick, hard skin.

Who should take extra care

• People with diabetes, nerve damage or poor circulation in the feet: ask your doctor before soaking, filing or using exfoliating products. Reduced feeling makes it hard to judge water temperature, and small injuries can become serious.
• Anyone with cuts, cracks that bleed, blisters, or signs of infection such as redness, warmth or swelling: wait until the skin has recovered, or ask a doctor.
• Anyone with a known allergy: check the ingredients on each packet first, and stop if a product stings or causes a rash.

VOESH Pedi in a Box Ultimate 6 Step, Aloe Aloe

For salons and spas

Single-use packets give every client a fresh, unopened set of products and the same result each time, which is why many salons build their pedicure menu around Pedi in a Box. JB Skincare supplies salons across India. Write to info@jbskincare.in or call 011-47504498 for professional orders.

Frequently asked questions

What is VOESH Pedi in a Box?

A pedicure kit in which each step, such as the soak, scrub, masque and massage cream, comes in its own sealed packet, measured for one pedicure.

Which VOESH pedicure kit should I buy?

The Deluxe 4 Step suits most people. Choose the Ultimate 6 Step for hard heels, the Basic 3 Step for a quick pedicure, and a 5 Step box for a special occasion.

Can I use VOESH Pedi in a Box at home?

Yes. The packets are pre-measured, so you only need a basin of warm water, a towel and basic nail tools.

Is one box enough for one pedicure?

Yes. Each box holds one set of packets for one pedicure for one person.

How long does a pedicure with Pedi in a Box take?

About 30 to 45 minutes at home, depending on how many steps your box has and how long you spend on the massage.

Can Pedi in a Box help with cracked heels?

The soak, scrub and massage cream can help soften rough, dry heels, and the Ultimate 6 Step adds a callus remover for hard skin. For cracked heels, regular moisturizing between pedicures matters most. Deep cracks that bleed should be seen by a doctor.

What is the difference between the 4 Step and the 6 Step?

The 4 Step has a soak, scrub, mud masque and massage cream. The 6 Step adds a callus remover and a moisturizer, and uses a massage butter.

Can people with diabetes use a pedicure kit at home?

Ask your doctor first. Foot soaks, filing and exfoliating products need extra care when feeling or circulation in the feet is reduced.

Sources and further reading

Further reading from dermatology and health organizations:

• American Academy of Dermatology: How to care for dry, cracked heels
• NHS: Corns and calluses

In short: cracked heels usually start with dry skin and a rim of thick, hard skin around the heel. When that hard skin cannot stretch, it splits. Most cracked heels improve with a steady routine: moisturize every day, soften and gently remove thick skin once a week, and keep heels covered and hydrated overnight.

Deep, bleeding or painful cracks, and any cracks if you have diabetes, need a doctor. This guide covers the common cracked heels causes, a simple cracked heels treatment at home, and where VOESH heel socks and peeling socks fit in.

Why heels crack: the common causes

• Dry skin. The skin on the soles has no oil glands, so it depends on moisturizer to stay supple. Dry weather and winter make this worse.
• Thick, hard skin. Pressure from standing and walking builds a callus around the heel. Thick skin is less flexible, so it splits under pressure.
• Long hours on your feet. Standing, especially on hard floors, adds pressure to the heel rim.
• Open-back footwear and walking barefoot. Sandals and slippers let the heel spread sideways with each step, which pulls on the skin.
• Long hot baths or soaks without moisturizing. Water draws oils out of the skin, and it dries tighter afterwards.
• Some health conditions. Diabetes, thyroid conditions, eczema, psoriasis and fungal infections can all show up as dry, cracked heels.

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A simple routine for cracked heels at home

Every day

• Moisturize morning and night. Use a rich foot cream or a balm on clean, dry feet. Hydra Dew Pure Elixir Balm is made for extra dry, compromised areas, including feet and elbows: work a small amount into the heels until absorbed.
• Wear closed-back shoes when you can, and socks at home on cold floors.

Two or three nights a week

• Hydrate overnight.VOESH Moisturizing Heel Socks have a gel lining with jojoba oil and olive oil that sits against the heel. For cracked heels, the directions suggest wearing them overnight two or three times a week until the skin is smooth, then once a week to keep it that way. They are washable and reusable up to 50 times.

Once a week

• Soften, then file gently. After a short warm soak or shower, use a foot file on the hard rim of skin, a few light strokes at a time. Stop before the skin feels tender. Never cut or shave hard skin yourself.
• Or use a callus softener. The VOESH Callus Remover Gel is a single-use pouch with AHA and BHA acids, aloe and olive oil, applied to rough areas to soften hard skin before you file. Do not use it on broken skin.

Peeling socks or heel socks?

They do different jobs:

• Heel socks moisturize. If your heels are dry but the skin is not thick, heel socks alone are usually enough.
• Peeling socks exfoliate.VOESH Peeling Socks contain AHA and BHA acids and are worn for a set time, after which the dead outer skin on the feet peels away over the following days. They are for hard, thick or flaking skin. Follow the timing on the pack, let the skin come away on its own, and wait four to six weeks between treatments.

Many people with hard, cracked heels use both: a peel first, then heel socks to keep the new skin soft. Do not use peeling socks on cracks that are open or bleeding, on broken skin or eczema, during pregnancy without asking your doctor, or if you have diabetes without medical advice.

Make it a pedicure

A full at-home pedicure once a week combines most of these steps. The VOESH Pedi in a Box Ultimate 6 Step includes a sea salt soak, sugar scrub, mud masque, callus remover, massage butter and moisturizer, each packed for one pedicure. Our guide to Epsom salt for feet explains how to soak safely, and the VOESH socks and gloves collection has the rest of the range.

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What to avoid

• Cutting, shaving or picking at hard skin or cracks.
• Long, hot foot soaks every day.
• Filing wet, swollen skin too hard; light strokes on softened skin are enough.
• Using acid peels on broken skin.
• Skipping moisturizer after a soak or shower.

When cracked heels need a doctor

See a doctor or podiatrist if the cracks are deep, bleed or hurt when you walk, if you see redness, warmth, swelling or pus, or if your heels do not improve after a few weeks of regular care. If you have diabetes or poor circulation, have any crack checked rather than treating it at home.

Frequently asked questions

What causes cracked heels?

Usually dry skin combined with a rim of thick, hard skin around the heel that splits under pressure. Long hours standing, open-back footwear, dry weather and some health conditions make it more likely.

What is the best cracked heels treatment at home?

A steady routine: moisturize every day, hydrate overnight with heel socks or a balm under cotton socks, and soften and gently file thick skin once a week. Results build over a few weeks.

How long do cracked heels take to improve?

Mild dryness often feels better within days of regular moisturizing. Thick skin and deeper cracks take longer, often a few weeks of consistent care.

Do heel socks work for cracked heels?

Heel socks help by keeping a moisturizing gel against the heel for a long period, which softens dry, hard skin. Deep or bleeding cracks need a doctor.

Are peeling socks safe for cracked heels?

Not on open or bleeding cracks. Peeling socks are for thick, hard or flaking skin on intact feet. Follow the pack timing and wait four to six weeks between treatments.

Should I soak my feet if my heels are cracked?

A short warm soak can soften hard skin before gentle filing. Keep it to 10 to 15 minutes, moisturize straight after, and do not soak cracks that are open or painful.

Can I file my heels every day?

No. Filing too often thins the skin and can make it sore. Once a week, with light strokes on softened skin, is enough for most people.

When should I see a doctor about cracked heels?

If cracks are deep, bleeding or painful, look infected, or do not improve with regular care, and always if you have diabetes or poor circulation.

Sources and further reading

Further reading from dermatology organizations and published research:

• American Academy of Dermatology: How to care for dry, cracked heels
• DermNet: Cracked heels
• Parker J et al. Moisturisers for the treatment of foot xerosis: a systematic review. J Foot Ankle Res, 2017 (PubMed)
• Piquero-Casals J et al. Urea in Dermatology: A Review of its Emollient, Moisturizing, Keratolytic, Skin Barrier Enhancing and Antimicrobial Properties. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb), 2021 (PubMed)

In short: an Epsom salt foot soak is a simple, relaxing way to soften the skin on your feet before a scrub or pedicure. Dissolve about half a cup of Epsom salt in a basin of warm water, soak for 10 to 15 minutes, then dry your feet well and moisturize.

It feels soothing after a long day, but it is a comfort ritual, not a medical treatment: people with diabetes, poor circulation, broken skin or an infection should check with a doctor first. This guide explains how to use Epsom salt for feet, what it can and cannot do, and how it compares with the sea salt soak in an at-home pedicure kit.

What Epsom salt is

Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate, a mineral salt named after a spring in Epsom, England. It looks like table salt but is a different compound: table salt and sea salt are mostly sodium chloride. Epsom salt dissolves easily in warm water, which is why it has been a household foot soak for generations.

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Epsom salt benefits for feet: what a soak can and cannot do

A warm foot soak is pleasant, and many people find it helps tired feet feel relaxed. Here is an honest summary:

• It softens skin. Warm water softens rough skin on the heels and soles, which makes a gentle scrub or foot file easier and kinder to the skin.
• It is relaxing. Sitting with your feet in warm water after a long day on your feet is a calming routine, with or without salt.
• It helps feet feel fresh. A soak followed by thorough drying leaves feet feeling clean before you moisturize.
• It is not a cure. Claims that Epsom salt "detoxes" the body or treats foot conditions are not well supported by research, and how much magnesium the skin absorbs from a soak is still debated. Treat it as care, not treatment.

How to use Epsom salt for feet, step by step

1. Fill a basin with warm water. Warm, not hot: test it with your hand or elbow first. Use enough water to cover your feet to the ankles.
2. Add the salt. About half a cup of Epsom salt for a standard foot basin is a common amount. Stir until it dissolves.
3. Soak for 10 to 15 minutes. Longer soaks do not add benefit and can leave skin drier afterwards.
4. Exfoliate gently, if you like. While the skin is soft, use a gentle scrub or a foot file on rough areas. Do not cut or shave hard skin yourself.
5. Dry thoroughly. Pat your feet dry, including between the toes, where moisture can linger.
6. Moisturize. Salt and warm water can leave skin dry, so finish with a foot cream or a rich balm such as Hydra Dew Pure Elixir Balm, which is made for extra dry areas, including feet.

How often to soak your feet

Once or twice a week is plenty for most people. Soaking every day can dry the skin out, especially in winter. If your feet feel tight or itchy after soaking, soak less often and moisturize straight afterwards.

Who should skip an Epsom salt soak or ask first

• People with diabetes, nerve damage or poor circulation in the feet: you may not feel if water is too hot, and small injuries can become serious. Ask your doctor before soaking.
• Anyone with open cuts, cracks that bleed, blisters or signs of infection such as redness, warmth or swelling.
• Very dry, cracked skin: a long salt soak can make dryness worse. Keep it short and moisturize, or skip the salt.
• Anyone who notices stinging, itching or a rash after a soak.

Epsom salt or sea salt: which soak to choose?

Both are mineral salts dissolved in warm water, and both are used for relaxing foot soaks. Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate; sea salt is mainly sodium chloride with small amounts of other minerals. For an at-home pedicure, what matters most is the routine around the soak: soften, exfoliate gently, cleanse and moisturize.

The VOESH pedicure kits on JB Skincare start with a sea salt soak, measured out for one pedicure, then move through the other steps:

• Pedi in a Box Basic 3 Step: sea salt soak, sugar scrub and massage cream.
• Pedi in a Box Deluxe 4 Step: sea salt soak, sugar scrub, mud masque and massage cream, in scents such as Lavender Relieve and Eucalyptus Energy Boost.
• Pedi in a Box O2 Fizz 5 Step: a detox soak and a fizz powder, then a sugar scrub, cream mask and massage butter.
• Pedi in a Box Ultimate 6 Step: adds a callus remover step and a moisturizer.

Each product in the box is individually packed, so every pedicure starts with fresh, unopened portions. See the full range on the VOESH pedicure page.

An at-home pedicure routine with a foot soak

1. Remove old nail polish and trim nails straight across.
2. Soak for 10 to 15 minutes in warm water with Epsom salt or a sea salt soak.
3. Scrub gently with a sugar scrub, focusing on heels and the balls of the feet.
4. Apply a mask if your kit has one, and rinse.
5. Massage in a cream or butter, then put on cotton socks to help it stay on the skin.

If your heels are hard or cracked, a soak alone will not be enough. Our guide to cracked heels: causes and what helps covers heel socks, peeling socks and daily care.

Frequently asked questions

Is Epsom salt good for feet?

An Epsom salt soak is a relaxing way to soften the skin on your feet before a scrub or pedicure. It is a comfort routine rather than a treatment, and it is not suitable for everyone, so check the safety points above.

How much Epsom salt should I use for a foot soak?

About half a cup in a standard foot basin of warm water is a common amount. Follow the directions on the pack you buy.

How long should I soak my feet in Epsom salt?

10 to 15 minutes is enough. Longer soaks can dry the skin.

How often can I do an Epsom salt foot soak?

Once or twice a week suits most people. Moisturize afterwards every time.

Can people with diabetes use an Epsom salt foot soak?

Ask your doctor first. Many people with diabetes are advised to avoid foot soaks, because reduced feeling in the feet makes it hard to judge water temperature and small injuries can become serious.

Does Epsom salt help with foot odor?

A soak, followed by washing and drying your feet thoroughly, can help feet feel fresh. Persistent odor is usually about sweat, footwear and socks, so change socks daily and let shoes dry out between wears. See a doctor if odor comes with itching, peeling or redness.

Can I use Epsom salt for cracked heels?

A short soak can soften hard skin before gentle filing, but salt can also dry the skin. Keep soaks short, moisturize straight after, and do not soak cracks that are bleeding or painful.

What is the difference between Epsom salt and sea salt?

Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate. Sea salt is mostly sodium chloride with small amounts of other minerals. Both are used for warm foot soaks; the routine you follow afterwards matters more than which salt you choose.

Sources and further reading

Further reading from dermatology organizations and published research:

• American Academy of Dermatology: How to care for dry, cracked heels
• DermNet: Cracked heels
• Parker J et al. Moisturisers for the treatment of foot xerosis: a systematic review. J Foot Ankle Res, 2017 (PubMed)