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The pictures of smooth pampered
skin that surround us on TV, in magazines, and throughout movies just aren’t
realistic.
Reality is that the majority of
people use their bodies (you know, walk around, garden, and what not) and
eventually our daily routines start to wear on our skin.
After a while this repeated
friction forms a hardened patch of skin, known as a callus (or a corn, if it is
shaped/behaves a certain way.)
While not generally much of a
problem, if you want to get rid of corns and calluses on your skin for some
reason, try using these simple methods instead of purchasing store bought
creams.
Get Rid of Corns and Calluses #1
Bread & Vinegar “Bandage”
This “bandage” (or paste, if
that’s how you decide to make it) sounds strange and off-putting, but works
well!
Why bread: The bread is mostly a means of application, and has
become the preferred method thanks to it being embedded in natural remedy lore.
Using bread also means you have
the option to make a paste as well, and you don’t have to waste a sponge!
Why vinegar: Vinegar is anti-fungal and antibacterial properties,
and the liquid with its high acidity level helps to soften the callused skin.
You will need…
-A piece of bread
-1 cup Apple cider vinegar or white distilled vinegar (roughly)
-gauze or thin fabric
-adhesive tape
-pumice stone (optional)
-1 cup Apple cider vinegar or white distilled vinegar (roughly)
-gauze or thin fabric
-adhesive tape
-pumice stone (optional)
Directions
If you have one, file the callus
slightly with a pumice stone. Pour 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar (or white
distilled vinegar) into a bowl. Drop in a half slice of bread and let it soak.
When it is thoroughly soaked
through, rest directly on your callus and wrap in gauze, before securing the
gauze with adhesive or medical tape.
You can also mash up the bread
and form a paste to smear on and then wrap gauze over that. The size of bread
and the amount of vinegar can be varied depending on the size of the area you
want to cover.
Get Rid of Corns and Calluses #2
Lemon Paste
Rub this simple paste on a callus
or corn to soften it as often as needed.
Why lemon juice: The high acidity of the lemon juice works to soften
the hardened skin that makes up your callus/corn. It’s a way to soften it other
than simply soaking it.
Why olive oil: The olive oil will moisten your skin and counteract
the astringent properties of the lemon juice to ensure your skin does not dry
out.
Why baking soda: The crystals in sodium bicarbonate will exfoliate your
skin, scrubbing away dead cells, while it also has antifungal and antibacterial
properties. It also helps the paste retain consistency and stay moist.
You will need…
-several tablespoons of lemon
juice
-2 teaspoons of olive oil
-Baking soda
-2 teaspoons of olive oil
-Baking soda
Directions
Mix together 2 or 3 tablespoons
of lemon juice and 2 teaspoons of olive oil.
Add baking soda until a paste
thick enough to stay in place forms.
Store in a container with a
tightly fitting lid away from direct sunlight, and apply as often as needed.
Cover with gauze or another thin fabric if you don’t want to get the paste on
anything.
Sometimes a callus is a useful
thing, and sometimes we want to get rid of it.
If you decide you don’t want that
little tough patch of skin any longer, these remedies to get rid of corns and
calluses are a simple and easy way to get it to go away.
Not only are these methods simple
and effective, but they cost much less than store-bought stuff as well.
By Claire Goodall
(a bee-obsessed natural-convert from Minnesota) who is a holistic health lover.
She is the author of Everyday Roots Book.
It's a Book that
she creates to help you replace the toxic products and medications in your home
with healthier, all-natural alternatives.
It contains 215+
effective home remedies and covers everything you will need to protect your
family and save money every month.
