Caring for Your Heels – Say Goodbye to Calluses and Dry Skin

Caring for Your Heels – Say Goodbye to Calluses and Dry Skin

Cracked heels and calluses are common issues, especially for those who often go barefoot, wear high heels, or spend long hours standing. If you’ve used Calendula Balm as a quick fix to soothe cracked skin, now is the time to take the next step for long-term heel care, keeping your feet soft, smooth, and healthy.

What Are Calluses and Why Do They Form?

Calluses are thickened layers of skin that develop due to repeated friction or pressure. They often appear on the heels, the sides of the feet, or beneath the toes. While they’re not usually painful at first, if left untreated, they can become thicker, rougher, and even crack, causing discomfort or pain when walking.

How to Care for Your Heels and Safely Remove Calluses

    1. Soften the Skin with a Foot Soak or Bath

      • Before removing calluses, soak your feet in warm water with our Lemongrass Ginger Foot Soak or Refreshing Foot Soak for 10-15 minutes.
      • Alternatively, if you prefer a full-body soak, you can relax in a bath with our Tea Bath or Milk Bath, allowing your feet to soften naturally.
      • This step helps loosen dead skin, making callus removal safer and more effective.

    2. Use the Right Tools for Callus Removal

      • The Manicare Corn Plane & Blades 5 Pack is a great tool for carefully removing hardened skin.
      • Best time to use it: Right after soaking, when the skin is soft and easier to work with.
      • How to use it: Glide the blade gently over callused areas, removing only a thin layer at a time to avoid irritation.

    3. Smooth the Skin After Callus Removal

      • Once you’ve removed the thickest layers of dead skin, use a pumice stone or the Manicare Tools Foot File Wooden to buff and smooth out any rough patches.
      • This step helps prevent future cracking and allows moisturisers to absorb better.

    4. Deep Hydration to Restore the Skin

      • Apply a generous layer of Calendula Balm or Ginger Foot Balm to replenish moisture and soothe the skin.
      • For best results, wear cotton socks for a few hours or overnight to lock in hydration.

    5. Maintain a Weekly Heel Care Routine

      • Exfoliate lightly with a pumice stone or foot scrub once a week to prevent calluses from building up.
      • Moisturise daily to keep your heels soft and smooth.
      • Choose comfortable footwear to reduce pressure and prevent further skin thickening.

     

Taking care of your heels not only improves comfort but also enhances the natural beauty of your feet. Don't wait until calluses become painful—start your foot care routine today!

Amy and TheAOOS

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