*TOOP Portal*: 3. Ways To Get Rid Of Those Annoying Calluses

Calluses are skin layers which have hardened over time and are normally caused by friction. At times, they can be very painful and irritating especially when you walk for very long distances or if you are on your feet for long periods of time. As we age, the skin on the bottom part of our feet in the heel or ball section becomes thin. Accordingly, calluses form in an effort to shield our feet from all of the extra chafing and pressure.
Wearing socks that don’t fit well, high heels, or other shoes that are not flexible or too loose can all contribute to putting undo pressure on your feet which leads to friction. Likewise, people who walk on concrete or other hard surfaces, diabetics, and those who have flat feet tend to be more prone to developing calluses. You can also develop them on the thumbs and palms of your hands by engaging in repetitive activities such as weightlifting or gardening.

You can help avoid a lot of this unnecessary friction by using gloves on your hands, always wearing good supportive shoes, not wearing flip flops, and soaking your hands or feet in water that is warm and soapy. In addition, here are 10 additional ways that you can get rid of those annoying calluses:

10 Ways To Get Rid Of Those Annoying Calluses:

1. Soak In Some Chamomile Tea

You can use Chamomile Tea by soaking your feet in it for around 20 minutes. It softens the skin and if your feet happen to get stained, then you can use water and soap to remove it.

Simply take some warm water and add two tablespoons of baking soda. Then, allow your skin to soak for around 30minutes. It will probably take several days of repetitive soaking to totally remove the hardened skin.

3. Add Some Epsom Salt

Adding a small amount of Epsom salt along with some warm water will help the skin to soften. Then, you can use an emery board to file the callus down and get rid of the rough skin.

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