10 Remedies To Say Goodbye To Corns And Blisters

Although they are not the same, the remedies for corns and blisters are similar, so we can take advantage of them, if we still do not have one of the two , avoid it a priori

Do you suffer from corns and blisters? One of the parts of your body that you use the most s are your feet. For this reason, they usually receive a lot of tension, weight and impact force.

Over time, and without proper care, it is not uncommon to find corns and blisters that cause severe pain and discomfort. Read on and discover their differences and remedies.

Differences between corns and blisters

Corns and blisters can develop for very similar reasons, usually from excess friction or pressure on a part of the skin. This causes the skin to become tough and unsightly.

What many ignore is that, although they are generated in a similar way, they are not the same:

• Blisters can appear on any unexpected part of the foot, between the fingers or on the instep. They are painful when touched.

• Corns are usually larger and appear on the sole of the foot and on the palm of the hand and are not painful.

In both cases, there are pharmaceutical remedies that you can use to end them. However, if you prefer something more natural, this is what you are looking for.

Natural remedies for corns and blisters

Lemon

When you have a painful blister, most of the pain comes from the center of the wound. This undergoes constant pressure, so inflammation increases.

Thanks to its high amount of antioxidants and soothing the lemons  can soften hardened skin . In this way they achieve that the hard skin center falls and the pain is relieved.

Castor oil

If your corns and blisters are very hard, this could be one of the best solutions for you. This ancient remedy is used for many diseases of the skin. It is very effective in softening calluses and blisters when mixed with warm soapy water.

• How do we do it? Running a pumice stone over the corn after soaking in this mixture can be a quick and painless option to reduce it.

Onion

Onions are rich in powerful nutrients and acids that can neutralize infections and boost your immune system.  What’s more onion juice also softens hardened skin from calluses and blisters . In this way, it makes the dead skin peel off.

• How do we do it? You just have to apply the onion to the affected area and cover with a bandage for 1 or 2 days. The goal is for it to penetrate well and the dead skin to give way.

Sodium bicarbonate

This remedy is available to anyone. Is good for exfoliate  the skin and make sure to keep it healthy and oxygenated so that it is protected.

• You may soak your feet in baking soda dissolved in warm water to soften calluses and blisters.

• Once the dead skin is shed, the bicarbonate provides the skin with new protection from fungal infections and bacteria.

Garlic

It is one of the best antioxidant substances known. Garlic continues to be a very important resource, both for gastronomy and for health.

The powerful acids and compounds in garlic, especially allicin, help improve foot health and eliminate inflammation. On the other hand also It is a great natural antibacterial that will protect your feet and toes from future infections.

Massage

When you massage any part of your body, you increase the flow of blood circulation in that area. Thus, l Oxygenated blood can help remove dead cells by causing new cells to be “pushed” to the surface.

Massage can also soften the hardened skin that covers calluses and blisters. This will make it easier to remove.

Papaya

This is not one of the fastest remedies, but it is one of the most effective. Its benefits are due to the mixture of minerals and organic compounds that these salts contain.

• Pour Epsom salts into a hot water bath and soak the corns for 10-15 minutes. This helps you smooth out hardened skin and will make it much easier to remove  with an edge .
• You must be careful not to go too deep, because you can expose your new skin to infections and other complications.

Vitamin E

The antioxidants in vitamin E are your best bet when it comes to taking care of your skin. Vitamin E capsules are an easy way to take it.

This helps your skin health improve and dead skin is removed naturally.  Not just on calluses, but all over your body.

Some foods rich in vitamin E are:

• Sunflower seeds.
• Hazelnuts
• Broccoli.
• Pumpkin.

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