Corns and calluses are skin conditions which can affect people of all ages. They are not painful but cause a lot of discomfort. This skin condition is caused when the skin area suffers extreme friction or pressure such as:
- Walking too much.
- Wearing high heels for a long duration.
- Poorly fitted shoes that move and rub along your skin as you walk.
Often the calluses and corns are formed on the sole of the foot. They are patches of hard and bumpy skin that causes discomfort when touched and the skin is very dry.
Corns are painful when pressed or when pressure is applied on them. They have a hard center with inflamed sides and are formed mostly on the sole of the feet where pressure is applied or friction occurs mostly. Corns are smaller in size compared to calluses.
Calluses on the other hand are not really painful but can cause discomfort. Calluses usually form under the heels, palms or knees.
Usually people try over the counter products in order to remove corns or calluses but these products can be expensive and takes quite a while to treat the skin condition. More and more people now resort to using natural methods such as herbal blends and essential oils for treating such skin conditions.
Castor Oil is natural oil produced by pressing the seeds of the castor plant. Castor oil is used widely in every continent as it has many benefits such as it heals acne, inflammation in skin and dry patches. Due to all of these benefits and many more, castor oil has become the main ingredient in many herbal remedies. Castor oil is used for healing corns and calluses as well. There are certain methods of using castor oil to treat this skin condition. Some of the most beneficial remedies are given below.
Castor Oil Pack:
- Soak a piece of cotton or wool in castor oil and squeeze excess oil out.
- Place the castor oil dipped cotton on the area affected by corn or calluses.
- Wrap the affected area and cotton with plastic.
- Place a hot water bottle on the pack and leave it on for about 30 minutes.
Repeat the above process each day and you will notice your skin conditions getting better.
Castor Oil and Apple Cider Vinegar
- In a bowl full of warm and soapy water, add 1 cup of Apple Cider Vinegar. Soak your feet in the bowl for 15 to 20 minutes.
- If you have calluses, you can file it with a pumice stone after removing your feet from the water.
- After removing your feet, apply castor oil on the corn or calluses.
Castor Oil and Vitamin E Oil
- Mix 3 tablespoons of castor oil with 2 teaspoons of vitamin E oil.
- Warm the mixture a bit and apply it on the corn or calluses.
- Massage the affected area for a few minutes to allow the oil blend to soak into the corn or calluses well.
- If this is under your feet, leave the oil on overnight and wear a pair of socks.