Rub castor oil onto calluses before bed and cover with socks. The oil's ricinoleic acid loosens the bonds holding together hardened skin, so you can slough it off with a sponge in the morning. Repeat nightly until the calluses are gone.
Three DIY Foot Fixes to Get Sandal-Ready
Summer is still weeks away, but the days are already warming up, which means it's time to get your feet ready for sandal weather. If you have winter-worn soles, put the spring back in your step with these DIY foot fixes.
Nix Calluses With Castor Oil
Kill Fungus With Baking Soda and Peroxide
Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda with 1 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide, spread onto infected nails, rinse after 15 minutes, then file the nail's top layer. Baking soda dries up fungus-breeding moisture while peroxide wipes out infection. Use 3 times a week for 2 to 3 weeks as needed.
Soften Heels With an Oat-and-Honey Soak
Add 1 cup of oats and 1/2 cup of honey to a large basin of warm water and soak for 15 minutes for immediate results. Emollient honey draws moisture into dry skin, oatmeal's beta-glucans help retain that hydration, and the warm water softens skin so the ingredients can penetrate better.
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