Hard Skin, the why and what to do.
Hard skin can be caused by repeated pressure and friction against your skin, resulting in the layers building up, this causes calluses.
It most often occurs on your hands and feet from activities such as walking or running in tight shoes, playing instruments, or using work tools over and over again. This type of hard skin is known for the thick areas of skin that become hardened and waxy in appearance.
In such cases, your skin is actually doing its job. It’s responding to repeated injuries and stress by protecting your skin against further damage. Over time, though, hard skin can also become tender and painful to the touch.
Most cases of hard skin are treatable at home.
Calluses and corns aren’t usually a major health concern. They usually go away over time, but this can take months or even years in severe cases.
To remove hard skin at home, follow these steps:
Soak the area of hard skin in warm water for 10 minutes, adding herbal foot salts can aid in the removal too (https://soleambition.co.uk/product/gehwol-herbal-bath/) This will help to soften the skin, making it easier to remove.
Gently use a foot file https://soleambition.co.uk/product/soleambitionfootfile/ and rub over the problem areas. Start in a sideways motion, and then work your way up to small circles to remove the dead skin. You can purchase a foot file through the link above.
Follow up with moisturizer to soothe the skin. Using a good cream can help protect the skin and nourish it helping to keep it supple.
Repeat the process a few times a week until the hard skin is completely gone. Avoid over-filing and over-scrubbing on your first try — this can irritate the surrounding skin and lead to more injuries.
Prevention
Once you’ve cleared up an area of hard skin, there are a few steps you can take to keep the area soft.
You may first need to determine why the hard skin developed in the first place. For example, if it’s the result of friction from wearing a particular pair of shoes, you’ll need to avoid these to prevent future cases of hard skin.
You can also prevent harmful skin friction by wearing properly fitting shoes and maybe padded shoe inserts.
Another way to prevent hard skin is to regularly use a moisturizing lotion. This helps keep skin tissues from drying out. Try to apply it immediately after taking a bath or shower. If you have very dry skin, you may need to apply it several times a day.
Information gathered from https://www.healthline.com/health/hard-skin-removal#removal
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