If you have found this article through an internet search, you are looking for a very specific thing: you either have dry, cracked skin or you want to get rid of the hard callouses that have formed on your feet.

A few facts:

• Callouses are the result of repeated rubbing (feet, elbows and even fingers).
• Callouses are just a very think layer of dead skin cells.
• The body makes callouses to protect the skin from being broken and penetrated.
• If you remove your calloused skin but the rubbing action continues, the callouses will come back.

Need help?

It is definitely possible to have soft, smooth and healthy feet. It just takes a little attention, the right tools and proper cream. This article provides information on three products that will soften and help heal your weary feet. Read through this page and if you still have any questions, please contact me.

1: Get comfortable and get scrubbing

If your feet are calloused, the first thing you need to do is get rid of the hard surface. This can easily be done with a pumice stone. The goal is to be comfortable while in the process so that you have control over the stone and you can see what you are doing. A good hand held pumice stone will do the trick.

2: Exfoliate and Moisturize in one step

If you are a skin care aficionado you are probably familiar with the exfoliating properties of Glycolic Acid but did you know that it is also great for moisturizing dry feet? Glycolic acid is a type of Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) that is commonly used as a natural acne remedy. AHAs are mild acids that gently remove the dull outer layer of the skin.

How does this work?

A foot cream made with Glycolic Acid works by going under the cracked upper layers of the heal or toes and dissolving the "glue" that holds the dead skin together.

3: Keep the feet and toes dry

It is important to prevent the cracking from happening in the first place. The best and simplest way is to use a good foot powder made from absorbent baking soda. Look for one that has a pleasant deodorizing aroma. Sprinkle a little into your shoes each morning and at the day's end, and your dry and happy feet will say "thanks!".