5 Home Remedies To Remove Dead Skin From Feet

Does it seem that no matter how well you take care of your feet, they’re somehow always marred with rough patches of dry skin, especially around the heels? Lack of moisture is one of the biggest culprits, but there are several other reasons why your feet and heels accumulate dead skin cells. Read on for some surprising causes of dry feet as well as the 5 best ways to remove dead skin from your feet.

If you’re tired of having super dry feet that resemble the Sahara, then try these powerful methods to remove the dead skin from your heels, soles and toes. Just be sure to follow up each method with a generous application of a good quality foot cream to help keep your newfound moisture in place.

* Treat Your Feet To A Foot Soak

One of the most effective ways to rejuvenate your feet and help break down dead foot skin is by indulging in a relaxing foot soak. The warm water will seep into the cracks and help loosen dead skin cells, and the effect is even greater when you add skin softening agents like coconut oil.

* Use Lemon Juice To Break Down Tough Skin

Lemons contain a high amount of citric acid that can help break down patches of dead skin and calluses. It also contains potassium, which helps moisturize dry skin. The best way to use lemon to remove dead skin cells is to mix two parts lemon juice with one part sugar and scrub the mixture onto the rough areas. After sloughing for a minute or two, rinse with warm water.

* Scrub Problem Areas With A Pumice Stone

Pumice stones are one of the most popular foot care tools for a reason. The small pieces of porous, volcanic rock are perfect for scrubbing away dead skin and calluses without damaging the skin and creating a worse problem than when you started.

* Use Vinegar To Blast Through Dry Patches

Vinegar has been used as a natural treatment of many ailments for thousands of years, dry foot skin being one of them. To eliminate general foot dryness, soak your feet in a solution of equal parts vinegar and water (any thin vinegar will work, but we recommend apple cider vinegar) for 15 minutes and then rinse with warm water. To eliminate thick calluses, apply the vinegar directly to the skin with a cotton ball and cover with a bandage overnight. Just be sure not to allow the vinegar to touch the surrounding skin, as the natural acid can be quite irritating.

* Exfoliate With A Hydrating Foot Scrub

Foot scrubs can help gently slough away rough, dry foot skin. But scrubs turn into miracle workers when they contain moisturizing, nourishing ingredients like fruit, spices and certain oils.