You can't simply start scrubbing away at your rough heels with a pumice stone. According to Dr. Powers Foot and Ankle, to properly use a pumice stone, you must begin by soaking your feet in warm, soapy water for 5-10 minutes. You can use this time to relax and rest before getting to work exfoliating your feet. After soaking your feet, you should dip your stone into the basin of water and begin gently rubbing your feet to remove the dead skin and soften callouses. Be sure you keep the pressure light and do not grind away at your problem areas to ensure you don't damage your soles.
When you're finished removing the skin, you should dry your feet being careful not to rub them. When they're dry, it's time to apply a high-quality moisturizer to soften your skin further. After you're finished with your feet, it's time to clean your pumice stone. Ana Cristina Laureano, M.D. explained why in Prevention. She said, "pumice stones are very porous and, after using, can accumulate your dead skin cells in [its] pores. Thus, it is important to wash and rinse your stone after you use it."
If you take your time, you can gently remove callouses and dead skin from your feet without causing any damage.
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