You don’t have to love feet to know that it’s important to take care of them.
One key to optimizing your foot skin care routine (yes, it’s a thing) is exfoliation.
Keep reading if the answer isno, maybe,orI thought so.
What is a pumice stone?
For facial exfoliation, opt for a gentle scrub, enzymes, or chemical exfoliants like AHAs and BHAs.
These stones are reserved for calloused areas or the feet.
How to use a pumice stone.
Now you know where to use them, buthowyou do so will make all the difference.
before you dive in, dip your designated area in warm water.
About five minutes will do, board-certified dermatologist and founder ofVisha Skincare, Purvisha Patel, M.D., notes.
Now it’s time to use your stone.
Corns develop due to bone pressure on the skin, creating a more padded area of the skin.
Start with weekly use and see how you feelif your skin is sore, dial it back.
you’re able to also alternate using a pumice stone andother ways to exfoliate feet.
Dry and moisturize.
After all that exfoliating, you’ll want to add moisture back into the skin.
After towel-drying your skin, apply athick creamto seal in any micro-cracks.
Again, pumice stones are not a harmless tool, and they should be used with caution.
She recommends doing this soak once every few weeks if you regularly use your pumice stone.
Why your feet get cracked & dry.
Wet your pumice stone before use, then rub it on clean, wet skin.
Rubbing this stone on dry skin will result in tugging and potential irritation.
Consider soaking your feet for a few minutes before going in with your pumice stone.
Where should you not use a pumice stone?
Do not use a pumice stone anywhere besides the bottom of your feet or on stubborn hand calluses.
The exfoliation is too strong for gentle areas like the rest of the body and especially the face.
How often should you use a pumice stone on your feet?
The takeaway.
Foot care is often overlooked but is still an important part of a full-body self-care routine.
Remember to only use this tool on hand calluses or on the feet, and never rub too hard.
Want more ideas to slough off dead skin from your feet?
Consider a DIY foot scrubhere’s the how-to.
