This mixture of salt and cleaning products treats calluses on your feet in 5 minutes, this is an easy way to do it

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The ingredients are just a mixture of salt and cleaning products that are sold freely in stalls

Brilio.net - Calluses , or callus in medical terms, are thickening of the skin that occurs due to repeated pressure or friction in certain areas. Usually, calluses appear on the soles of the feet, toes, or the sides of the feet that are often exposed to pressure from shoes. This condition is the body's protective mechanism to reduce the impact of friction and pressure.

Calluses on the feet are usually caused by factors such as inappropriate shoe choices, standing or walking for long periods, or intense physical activity. Shoes that are too tight or have soles that are not soft can cause excess pressure on certain areas of the foot, thereby stimulating the skin to form additional layers as a form of protection.

Because it is quite disturbing to appearance and comfort, quite a few people are looking for ways to deal with calluses on their feet. Starting from getting treatments at beauty clinics, using skincare products, to using ingredients found at home.

photo: TikTok/@berkahtoserba19

One of them was shared by a TikTok user with the account name @berkahtoserba19, who uses a mixture of salt and cleaning products. The cleaning product in question is toothpaste .

Here's how to make and use it, which only takes 5 minutes for calluses to be resolved, as reported by briliobeauty.net from the TikTok account @berkahtoserba19, Thursday (1/8).

Material:

- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon of toothpaste

photo: TikTok/@berkahtoserba19

How to make and use:

1. Pour the ingredients into a clean container
2. Stir both until evenly mixed
3. Apply to the heel area or other parts of the feet that have calluses
4. Flatten and rub gently for 5 minutes
5. Rinse your feet using water until clean
6. Repeat this method regularly 3 times a week to get smooth, callous-free feet.

photo: TikTok/@berkahtoserba19

Salt can be used to treat calluses on the feet because it has the ability to soften the hard, rough skin that often accompanies calluses. Additionally, salt has natural antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce pain and inflammation that may occur due to calluses.

Toothpaste contains ingredients such as baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, and menthol, which have a callus-reducing effect. The baking soda in toothpaste functions as a mild abrasive agent that helps scrape and soften thickened layers of skin.

Hydrogen peroxide, which can also be found in some toothpastes, has antiseptic and antibacterial properties that help clean the calloused area of germs and bacteria, reducing the risk of infection. In addition, the menthol contained in toothpaste has a cooling and soothing effect on the skin, reducing pain and discomfort that may be caused by calluses.

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