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5 Natural Ways To Treat Skin Calluses
Skin calluses are hard and thickened skin areas that develop due to friction or pressure on the skin. Here are some natural ways to treat skin calluses
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Soak in warm water
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Soak your skin in lukewarm water for 10 to 20 minutes until the skin softens. Towel-dry your skin and gently rub off the layer of the callus using a dry cloth
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Moisturise
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Moisturising your skin regularly helps hydrate and soften the skin. Opt for a moisturising lotion with salicylic acid or ammonium lactate that helps soften skin calluses
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Pumice stone
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Use a pumice stone to rub your skin on the bottom of your feet or elbows to soften them while taking a bath. Rub in a circular motion after soaking your callus in water
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Exfoliate
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Exfoliate your skin to get smooth skin to remove skin calluses. You can use epsom salt as an exfoliator with warm water to rub off skin calluses
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Tea tree oil
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You can also use tea tree oil to get rid of calluses as they have antibacterial and antiseptic properties. Add a few drops of tea tree oil in a bucket full of warm water and soak your hands or feet in it
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Baking soda and lemon juice
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Take one mug of warm water and add 2 to 3 tbsp of lemon juice. Soak your skin in the water for 2 minutes and add 1 tbsp of baking soda. This solution helps get rid of calluses easily
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