Keeping your feet soft and smooth is often difficult if you go barefoot a lot or if you wear socks and shoes that do not fit correctly. Both situations can cause friction and lead to calluses, corns and rough skin patches. Using a pumice stone on your feet can help remove these problems and scrub away dead skin cells in the process. A pumice stone is made up of trapped glass found in the lava from erupted volcanoes. It is safe to use, and, when used properly, it can help smooth rough feet and effectively eliminate rough skin patches, corns and calluses.
Step 1
Soak your feet in a basin of warm water for 10 to 15 minutes to help soften up rough skin. You can also add three to five drops of mild, liquid soap to help moisturize your feet. Skip this step if you plan on using the pumice stone while taking a shower.
Step 2
Dip the pumice stone in the basin for a minute to get it wet, or hold it up to the shower head for a minute or two (if you are showering).
Step 3
Place the wet pumice stone in your dominant hand. Gently rub the stone in a circular motion against the areas of your feet affected by calluses, corns or rough patches. Do this for about one minute, and repeat everyday, until your feet become soft. Smoothing your rough feet with a pumice stone is a gradual process and can take anywhere from a few days to one week.
Step 4
Rinse your feet well after using the pumice stone. Pat dry, and apply a high-quality moisturizing lotion or petroleum jelly to your feet to help soften them even more.
Tips and Warnings
- Pumice stones are available for purchase at any leading pharmacy, supermarket or health food store.
- Do not shave corns, calluses or rough skin patches with sharp, cutting tools. This article is not a replacement or substitute for seeking medical advice from your physician or health care professional.
Things You'll Need
- Basin
- Liquid soap
- Moisturizing lotion or petroleum jelly
References
- "Great Feet for Life: Footcare and Footwear for Healthy Aging"; Paul Langer; 2007
- "Fixing Your Feet: Prevention and Treatments for Athletes"; John Vonhof; 2006
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