How to Get Rid of Calluses with Aspirin

Rough, callused skin is unattractive. Calluses are more commonly found on hands and feet, although calluses can develop elsewhere on the body. Here is a way to get rid of calluses. DO NOT USE THIS METHOD IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO ASPIRIN.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

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   Crush 6 aspirin tablets into a fine powder. Use a mortar and pestle or the back of a spoon. Do not use coated aspirin, it doesn’t crush as well as regular aspirin.

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   Add ½ of a teaspoon of water and ½ of a teaspoon of lemon juice to the powdered aspirin. Mix to form a paste.

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   Apply the paste to your calluses. Place your foot or hand (depending on where your calluses are) into a plastic bag. Make the top of the plastic bag snug, but not tight around the top. Place a towel in hot water, as hot as you can comfortably tolerate. Wring out excess water and wrap around the plastic bag. Leave on for about 15 to 20 minutes.

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   Remove the towel, take your hand or foot out of the plastic bag. Use a pumice stone to easily remove all of the hardened callused skin. Wash your hand or foot and dry. Apply a good moisturizer. Repeat as needed.

[ljbinkop]

on 12/11/2009 I really hope thi works. it is SOOO worth a try. Thanks for the VERY interesting idea.

[DiscountTickets]

on 12/11/2009 Such a clever idea to help get rid of Calluses with Aspirin.

[paulusgrandis]

on 12/6/2009 WOW..had no idea that you could do this! Thanks for sharing! 5* and rec'd!!

[osusanna44]

on 11/30/2009 Wow, this is an amazing tip! Even MORE amazing if it works! It's nearly a full time job keeping MY callouses at bay....specially in the summer months when I go bare footed so much! Thanks for sharing! Well written, informative with easy to follow steps! 5 *****s

[kristara]

on 11/21/2009 Yes, really! It does work on corns also. The acid breaks down the hard skin and makes for easy removal.