Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate. It has several health applications, including as a compress, muscle reliever or laxative, according to the Epsom Salt Council. Epsom salt also helps with the treatment of calluses on your feet. PubMed Health states that calluses are a thickening of the skin and typically are not medically harmful unless you are diabetic, in which case they may result in infections and ulcers. Soaking your feet in Epsom salt softens skin hardened by calluses so you can remove the calluses.
Step 1
Add 1/2 cup of Epsom salt to a foot basin filled with warm water.
Step 2
Soak your feet for 10 minutes.
Step 3
Use a wet pumice stone to gently remove the softened calluses while the feet are still wet. Rub the pumice in one direction to minimize the chance of damaging the skin.
Step 4
Rinse your feet and dry with a towel.
Step 5
Apply a moisturizing lotion to your feet.
Tips and Warnings
- Use the treatment two or three times per week as desired. Wear shoes that fit to minimize the development of calluses.
Things You'll Need
- Foot basin
- Pumice stone
- Towel
- Moisturizing lotion
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