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What Causes Dead Skin Build-Up on the Feet?
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Once those are gone, it is difficult for the feet to stay hydrated.
To treat excessive build-up, exfoliation is key.
Fun fact: Your skin is always naturally exfoliating.
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Excess skin on or around the feet comes from this exfoliation process.
How Do I Get Rid of Thick, Dead Skin on My Feet?
Be careful not to overdo it, as this can irritate your skin and cause soreness.
Do this before using a pumice stone for the best and smoothest results.
If you’re buying running shoes, they should have about an inch of space from the longest toe.
Shoes that are too narrow can contribute to rubbing and calluses, too.
Another tip for preventing friction is to rotate your shoes rather than wearing the same pair each day.
If not, Baby Foot is a gel-based foot peel product.
Then you wait for the peeling to beginand when we say peel, we are not kidding around.
This traps moisture around the feet for eight hours (or however long your sleep cycle is).
Dr. Geeta Yadav, a board-certified dermatologist and founder ofFACETdermatology believes this method is better used for prevention.
Upgrade Your Pedicure With a Paraffin Wax Treatment
A traditional pedicure includes an exfoliation step.
To amp up the service, consider adding paraffin wax to your treatment.
Yes, it costs extra, but trust us, it is worth it.
The wax is an emollient that both softens and hydrates the skin.
This helps loosen dead skin from your feet and revives dry, scaly patches.
Also nice: it feels like heaven.
Your feet will be soft and hydrated come morning.
It is tempting to peel the dead skin off of your feet, but we would caution against it.
Instead, try one of the exfoliation or hydrating methods listed above.
Wet skin is softer, but it can hide the problem areas.
Plus, for some, exfoliating or scrubbing wet skin can be too harsh and irritating.
We recommend scrubbing dry skin instead.
As we mentioned earlier, feet take a beating.
