Estelina’s EZ-Off Callus Remover is a natural and easy way to remove callus. No pre-soaking is required for this formula, which uses natural ingredients. Apply a small amount to the affected area. Leave on for five minutes, then use a foot file to file the callus away. More severe callus can sometimes use a second treatment. The remover is gentle on skin and safe to handle with hands as you apply it.
Flowery’s Callus Liquidator is a fast and effective formula that breaks down even the most stub-born calluses. The non-drip, non-staining formula leaves feet beautifully smooth, soft, and comfortable. Callus Liquidator comes in two sizes, 16-oz. and 4-oz.
Cuccio Naturalé’s Kava Root Elixir Callus Remover is composed of a unique blend of Kava root, fruit acids, and alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs), that removes dead skin layers from the feet. The product is applied directly to the callused areas and rubbed in. The feet are then wrapped in a plastic liner, booties, or warm towels and the Callus Remover is left on the callus for five to 10 minutes. Once it is washed off the callus can be gently filed and smoothed with a foot file.
LCN’s Soak Spray from its Foot Care line is a callus softener with urea and lactic acid to help soften the tough dead skin cells, and allantoin and panthenol to help relax and nourish the skin. The product is sprayed directly onto the callus and left on while feet are wrapped to ensure proper saturation of the product. When it is removed the callus is ready for filing.
Footlogix Callus Softener is a deep-penetrating pre-treatment for fissures, cracks, corns, and hyperkeratosis. The softener penetrates deep into five layers of the epidermis, softening the skin in order to achieve optimum results for pedicures. The formula has 18% urea to soften the callus but is pH-balanced to clean the skin softly and gently. The non-aggressive formula is safe for diabetics or people with sensitive skin and allergies and comes in three sizes, 6.09 fl.-oz., 32 fl.-oz., and 128 fl.-oz.
SpaRitual’s Sole Mate Callus Remover is 83% certified organic, is vegan- and paraben-free, and made with real organic papaya. Sole Mate Callus Remover helps to powerfully dissolve thick, callused skin without stripping the skin of essential moisture and balance. The papaya extract naturally softens callus buildup, while aloe and tamanu oil soothe and revitalize the skin to leave feet polished, refreshed, and refined.
CND’s Cucumber Heel Therapy is an intensive callus treatment that uses a moisturizing complex formula to aid in the repair of dry, cracked skin. The cream uses Cucumber Extract to cool and refresh parched skin, and lactic acid to act as a gentle exfoliant. Urea is also used as an anti-inflammatory and deodorizer, and panthenol helps stimulate cell regeneration.
Soft Touch’s 2 Smooth Callus Remover can soften calluses in minutes so techs can easily file them away. Liberally spread 2 Smooth over the callus only, and wear gloves or rinse fingers and hands immediately after handling. The powerful formula penetrates into the callus for three to five minutes and washes away to leave a softened callus that is ready for filing.
Feet by OPI has a specialized Callus Therapy product that helps tame even the toughest calluses and helps soothe irritating cracks and other associated foot problems. It softens with fruit extracts and shea butter and can be rubbed on the affected areas daily. Callus Therapy makes a nice complement to a callus that has freshly been filed to keep the feet moisturized and supple after the pedicure.
Robanda’s Mr. Pumice Callus Terminator promises to smooth rugged callus or else, “It will be back.” The formula is spread liberally over the callus and left on for three to five minutes depending on the callus buildup. Wipe away the excess and then use a pumice stone to gently remove the callus. Wash off with warm water after use, and your client is good to go.
Sheba Nails’ Vital Professional Callus Remover is formulated to dissolve calluses for safe and effective removal leaving feet soft and sandal-ready. Save time with this fast and effective solution on even the toughest of calluses. After the foot soak, put a few drops of the freshly scented product onto the callused area. Let it sit for a few seconds and then use a pedicure file to rub the area and you will see the callus coming right off.
VB Cosmetics’ Heels and Elbows Cream helps eliminate cracked calluses while smoothing out the feet and hydrating the skin. The thick cream is comprised of powerful bioactive ingredients to hydrate the skin while exfoliating dull, dead cells. The cream also helps reduce foot odor and can be applied daily. VB Cosmetics also has Be Silky Callus Spray with Lemongrass. The spray is applied generously to the callus and left on for five minutes to soften and prepare feet for filing.
Estelina’s EZ-Off Callus Remover is a natural and easy way to remove callus. No pre-soaking is required for this formula, which uses natural ingredients. Apply a small amount to the affected area. Leave on for five minutes, then use a foot file to file the callus away. More severe callus can sometimes use a second treatment. The remover is gentle on skin and safe to handle with hands as you apply it.
Cuccio Naturalé’s Kava Root Elixir Callus Remover is composed of a unique blend of Kava root, fruit acids, and alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs), that removes dead skin layers from the feet. The product is applied directly to the callused areas and rubbed in. The feet are then wrapped in a plastic liner, booties, or warm towels and the Callus Remover is left on the callus for five to 10 minutes. Once it is washed off the callus can be gently filed and smoothed with a foot file.
LCN’s Soak Spray from its Foot Care line is a callus softener with urea and lactic acid to help soften the tough dead skin cells, and allantoin and panthenol to help relax and nourish the skin. The product is sprayed directly onto the callus and left on while feet are wrapped to ensure proper saturation of the product. When it is removed the callus is ready for filing.
Footlogix Callus Softener is a deep-penetrating pre-treatment for fissures, cracks, corns, and hyperkeratosis. The softener penetrates deep into five layers of the epidermis, softening the skin in order to achieve optimum results for pedicures. The formula has 18% urea to soften the callus but is pH-balanced to clean the skin softly and gently. The non-aggressive formula is safe for diabetics or people with sensitive skin and allergies and comes in three sizes, 6.09 fl.-oz., 32 fl.-oz., and 128 fl.-oz.
SpaRitual’s Sole Mate Callus Remover is 83% certified organic, is vegan- and paraben-free, and made with real organic papaya. Sole Mate Callus Remover helps to powerfully dissolve thick, callused skin without stripping the skin of essential moisture and balance. The papaya extract naturally softens callus buildup, while aloe and tamanu oil soothe and revitalize the skin to leave feet polished, refreshed, and refined.
CND’s Cucumber Heel Therapy is an intensive callus treatment that uses a moisturizing complex formula to aid in the repair of dry, cracked skin. The cream uses Cucumber Extract to cool and refresh parched skin, and lactic acid to act as a gentle exfoliant. Urea is also used as an anti-inflammatory and deodorizer, and panthenol helps stimulate cell regeneration.
Soft Touch’s 2 Smooth Callus Remover can soften calluses in minutes so techs can easily file them away. Liberally spread 2 Smooth over the callus only, and wear gloves or rinse fingers and hands immediately after handling. The powerful formula penetrates into the callus for three to five minutes and washes away to leave a softened callus that is ready for filing.
Feet by OPI has a specialized Callus Therapy product that helps tame even the toughest calluses and helps soothe irritating cracks and other associated foot problems. It softens with fruit extracts and shea butter and can be rubbed on the affected areas daily. Callus Therapy makes a nice complement to a callus that has freshly been filed to keep the feet moisturized and supple after the pedicure.
Robanda’s Mr. Pumice Callus Terminator promises to smooth rugged callus or else, “It will be back.” The formula is spread liberally over the callus and left on for three to five minutes depending on the callus buildup. Wipe away the excess and then use a pumice stone to gently remove the callus. Wash off with warm water after use, and your client is good to go.
Sheba Nails’ Vital Professional Callus Remover is formulated to dissolve calluses for safe and effective removal leaving feet soft and sandal-ready. Save time with this fast and effective solution on even the toughest of calluses. After the foot soak, put a few drops of the freshly scented product onto the callused area. Let it sit for a few seconds and then use a pedicure file to rub the area and you will see the callus coming right off.
VB Cosmetics’ Heels and Elbows Cream helps eliminate cracked calluses while smoothing out the feet and hydrating the skin. The thick cream is comprised of powerful bioactive ingredients to hydrate the skin while exfoliating dull, dead cells. The cream also helps reduce foot odor and can be applied daily. VB Cosmetics also has Be Silky Callus Spray with Lemongrass. The spray is applied generously to the callus and left on for five minutes to soften and prepare feet for filing.
It’s rough out there these days, and we’re not even talking the economy. It’s those craggy and cracked patches of dead skin that pop up from toes to heel and can become debilitating to a client’s sole if left untreated. Here’s a sampling of callus products to help keep feet soft and smooth this winter.
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