Having a few little calluses on the bottom of your feet is a good thing, since these thick pads of dead skin help protect areas of your feet that see a lot of wear and tear. As a callus grows, however, it can become unsightly, uncomfortable and even painful. In most cases, you can remove calluses from the bottom of your foot easily and naturally.
Step 1
Draw a warm bath and soak in it. This will soften the callus for easier removal.
Step 2
Gently rub the surface of the callus with a callus file or pumice stone, wearing away the top layer of the callus. Don't grind down too hard on the callus.
Step 3
Wash off your foot, removing any loose, dead skin.
Step 4
Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to remove the next layer of the callus. Continue until you've reached fresh, live skin.
Tips and Warnings
- In addition to removing the callus from the bottom of your foot, address the situations that caused the callus to grow. Common causes of calluses on the soles include loose-fitting shoes and slippery socks.
- Never cut away a callus with a knife or pair of scissors. You're likely to go too deep and irritate the live skin, which can actually cause the callus to grow.
Things You'll Need
- Callus file or pumice stone
References
- Foot Smart: Calluses
- "The Good Foot Book"; Copeland, et al.; 2005
- "Natural Foot Care"; Stephaie Tourles; 1998
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