With the weather warming, you may be ready to break out your favorite sandals. Yet, after a long, cold winter of thick socks and boots, you may wonder how to smooth calluses and cracks quickly, affordably and effectively, i.e., without getting a pedicure or spending north of $20 on a single peeling foot mask.
The formula “melts away tough dead skin” and keeps feet hydrated and soft, making them “summer ready” — in just a few minutes, no weeks of peeling needed.
Lee Beauty developed this callus remover with water, potassium hydroxide (a chemical compound used to break down dead skin), propylene glycol (for extra hydration) and glycerin — a common skincare ingredient that helps retain moisture and keep skin soft. This means the gel works to smooth out existing rough spots and to hydrate your feet, keeping new rough spots from forming. Fans who use the gel frequently report that their feet have “stayed super soft and callus-free,” even more so than after professional pedicures.
“It’s Day 4 and I’ve been running, working out, walking barefoot, and living life with no pain and all while enjoying super-soft feet,” one wrote. “Better than any pedicure and certainly longer lasting.”
Lee Beauty suggests soaking feet in dry water, giving them a quick dry, then applying the gel and leaving it on for 3-7 minutes (though many reviewers say they keep it on longer.) Once the gel has stayed on your feet, you can gently grate them with a rasp or pumice stone to remove the dry, dead skin. We personally love this extendable foot scrubber, which grows nearly 26 inches, saving you from bending and scrunching.
