Fish removes dead skin from feet

Fish therapy is a popular beauty treatment in Asia, and removes dead skin from the feet. Tiny fish gently suck and nibble away the dead skin, to leave feet smooth and revitalized.

Karen Ho, founder of the Kensington spa Aqua Sheko believes fish therapy is important for everyone to look after his or her feet.

“Winter can be very punishing on our feet. It is easy to forget about your feet when you are hiding them away in boots but it’s essential that we look after them. Fish therapy is an enjoyable and relaxing way to remove a build up of dead skin and maintain smooth, good looking feet all year round,” she said.

Garra Rufa fish, a form of carp is used - the fish have no teeth and use a sucking motion to painlessly lift away the dead skin without damaging the new healthy cells underneath.

While fish therapy may be new to London, these miniature pedicurists have been perfecting the art for years. The Rufa fish, found naturally in hot springs near Kangal, Turkey secrete an enzyme – diathanol – that improves skin regeneration.

The treatment has been used to treat skin conditions such as psoriasis, and is said to be suitable for anyone suffering from dry skin.

Ms Ho was inspired to bring fish therapy to London after receiving the treatment herself whilst on holiday in Macau.

“Fish therapy was so effective it was like a mask had been removed from my feet, the results were instant,” she said.