Wanna know my least favorite thing about summer? Cool, bc I'm telling you anyway: Cold, dry weather does an effing number on my feet, so when summer rolls around, and it's time to break out the sandals, you bet your girl needs to be prepared. (Cute, I know.) That’s why I’ve become lowkey obsessed with the at-home antidote to dry, cracked heels: callus removers. Whether it’s a cream, a gel, or a stone, there are so many callus treatments on the market right now that you don't even need a salon appointment to get smooth, soft-AF skin.
And I'm not just talking about those classic foot files you have hidden away in your bathroom drawer—today's callus removers are super innovative (think: peels, patches, and even soaks) and are powerful enough to break down hard skin fast. BUT, before you jump down the soft feet rabbit hole, just know that if removed improperly, DIY callus removal can lead to infection and pain, and nobody wants that, right? Right. So to understand how to remove calluses safely, I spoke to a few board-certified dermatologists—Karan Lal, MD, and Sheila Farhang, MD—and got their take on what works best when it comes to callus removal. Here is a sneak peek at my favorite callus removers below, then pretty please keep reading for all the advice and recommendations from some board-certified dermatologists.
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So if calluses aren't a part of your agenda for spring and summer, do yourself a favor and shop the entire list of the best removers of all time, below.