Eliminate Corns On Your Feet With These Home Remedies

Calluses on the feet are hard areas of skin that have become thick and stiff because of excessive pressure or friction.

They are considered a cosmetic problem, however, sometimes they  can cause pain, cracking and infection.

They appear more often on the feet, but also on the hands or elbows, for example, because they are areas that are more exposed to continuous friction.

Its appearance is related to the use of very tight shoes,  walking barefoot or practicing activities of great physical demand.

The good news is that there are several natural solutions that reduce the calluses on your feet and restore the smooth texture of your skin.

Below we want to share some of the most interesting ones for you to try before you suffer any more complications.

Castor oil and apple cider vinegar against calluses on feet

Both castor oil and apple cider vinegar cleanse damaged skin and protect it from infection because they have  powerful antibacterial agents.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar (125 ml)
• 2 tablespoons of castor oil (20 ml)
• 2 liters of hot water
• 2 tablespoons of neutral liquid soap (20 ml)
• 1 pumice stone

How to prepare?

• First, add the liquid soap to two liters of hot water and place it in a container.
• Add apple cider vinegar and soak your feet for 15 minutes.
• After that time, sand the hard surfaces with a pumice stone and remove excess dead skin.

• Finally, dry with a soft towel and rub the affected areas with castor oil.
• Repeat treatment for 10 days.

Onion

With this method, the skin affected by calluses will soften and their presence will decrease.

Its antiseptic and antifungal properties favor the destruction of bacteria and, in addition , reduce the risk of contracting fungal infections.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of apple cider vinegar (250 ml)
• 1 onion slice
• 1 adhesive bandage

How to prepare?

• First, put the apple cider vinegar in a glass jar and add the onion slice.
• Leave it in a warm place for 24 hours and use the onion to cover the corns on your feet.
• Finally, secure it with the help of an adhesive bandage and let it work while you sleep.
• Repeat the procedure until the callus is soft.

Bread

Although bread is not such a common remedy, its combination with apple cider vinegar is very  useful for softening the calluses on your feet.

Ingredients

• 1 slice of stale bread
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar (125 ml)
• 1 adhesive bandage
• Paper movie

How to prepare?

• Dip the slice of stale bread into a container of apple cider vinegar and bandage it over the affected area.
• Cover everything with wrapping paper and leave it on all night.
• Repeat treatment until callus disappears.

Aspirin

Aspirins contain a substance called salicylic acid which, applied locally, serves to reduce dead skin cells and stimulate their repair. Therefore, its topical use reduces the size of calluses.

In addition, salicylic acid  minimizes scarring and leaves a very pleasant cleansing sensation.

Ingredients

• 5 aspirins
• 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar (30 ml)
• 1 adhesive bandage

How to prepare?

• First, crush the aspirin with the help of a pestle and mix with apple cider vinegar to form a paste.
• Soon after, apply the product on the calluses on the feet and cover with the bandage to act for an hour.
• Finally, after the indicated time, remove the product, rub with a pumice stone and rinse.
• Use at least three times a week.

garlic and olive oil

The antifungal properties of garlic fight fungus in the feet. In addition, they reduce problems such as itching, cracking and especially dryness.

On the other hand, olive oil softens calluses and reduces cell damage caused by toxins and free radicals.

Ingredients

• 5 cloves of garlic
• 5 tablespoons of olive oil (80 g)
• 1 adhesive bandage
• 1 pair of socks

How to prepare?

• Peel the garlic cloves and mash them with a pestle to make a paste.
• Combine with olive oil and let the mixture macerate for two hours.
• Soon after, wash your feet well and apply the product, fixing it with the help of a bandage.
• Finally, put on socks and leave it on all night.
• Repeat this treatment twice a week.

Choose the treatment that catches your attention and remember to complement it with comfortable shoes. Furthermore,  the daily consumption of water and the application of moisturizing creams are essential.

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