PUMICE STONE USES

Pumice stones are very popular around the world and are commonly used for removing dead skin and calluses around feet. But apart from this there are many more uses and benefits of a pumice stone that we will discuss in this blog. By the end of this blog you will be able to get a complete understanding on how to effectively use a pumice stone to gain maximum benefit through it. So let’s begin with a short description about pumice stone –

A “pumice stone” if used regularly for at least two to three times a week can drastically improve the appearance of the dry skin and can also heal calluses that cause discomfort to the skin. These stones are mainly applicable to remove tough, dry skin and dead skin cells from the elbows, feet & knees. Pumice stone for feet is the most common healing tool in the market. This stone is sometimes been referred as “pumice rock” but has the same meaning.

STEPS FOR USING A PUMICE STONE ALONG WITH ITS BENEFIT

· PREPARE YOUR FEET TO USE THE PUMICE STONE

Soak your feet in warm water. You can easily opt for spending some time in the bathtub or using a foot bowl , whatever feels best for your rough heels and calluses so that it will soften, making them much softer and healthier by the magic of Pumice stone.

Adding a tea spoon of white distilled vinegar to the water will deodorize and sanitize your feet to make this process more efficient. To help soften your feet even faster try adding few drops of extra virgin olive oil to the water. After few minutes, dry your feet with a towel and follow the steps to heal those patches of dry skin on your body.

· USING A PUMICE STONE EFFECTIVELY

Sit on a clean surface like a shower seat or end of a bath tub so you can easily reach pumice stone to each foot. Use a good quality pumice stone to quickly & effectively remove dead skin from your feet.

In case you decide to use both brush and a “pumice stone”, start by using soft bristles of the brush so that you can gently whisk away any loose skin. After that gently place the stone on your heel and give a gentle pressure in a circular motion to effectively rub away the any white, dead skin present on the heel. Keep repeating this process until you no longer see any dry skin. Rinse the pumice stone thoroughly with Luke warm water and dry it after each use.

· SOOTHING DRY FEET

After you work your feet with a pumice stone make sure that they feel extra soft. Soothe your feet with a good moisturizer, cocoa butter or a coconut oil that will help to hydrate and nourish the skin completely.

After moisturizing each foot, tucking your feet into a pair of cotton socks for about half hour will work like magic by penetrating into the skin deeply making it soft and smooth. “Pumice stone” can also be a part of your “pedicure kit”.

· ALWAYS CLEAN PUMICE STONE AFTER EVERY USE

Pumice stones can be reused as long as they are thoroughly cleaned with soap and arm water after every use before setting it out to dry. Prevent your pumice stone from harbouring any bacteria by boiling the stone for about five to ten minutes every week or twice a week depending on your usage. Pumice stones should be replaced as soon as they become too smooth or if they wear and tear away into a piece that’s not very comfortable to hold. You can easily find good quality pumice stone at most grocery stores or online.

· USE PUMICE STONE FOR SCRUBBING

Majority of people use scrubs to exfoliate their facial skin but they always neglect the rest of their bodies. This results in uneven body skin tone and smoothness.

By scrubbing with pumice stone you could actually feel the skin tingle after scrubbing and could also feel the revved up skin circulation all around the body.

· PUMICE STONE IS USED FOR IMPROVING SKIN TONE

Skin care is the most important part of your daily routine. If your skin looks great, you will definitely feel great. After all, your skin is hugely visible to everyone else and if your skin isn’t looking its best, it’s most common to feel down and less confident.

Healthy skin tone is important if you want to feel amazing, self-confident and you can improve your skin tone with pumice stone. Massaging your body with pumice stone will boost your body’s blood circulation, and will restore your skin’s natural tone and texture.

· PUMICE STONE CAN HEAL CRACKED HEELS

Cracked heels can be a nightmare, though it might not pain but cracked heels looks very painful to watch and gives a very unhealthy and dirty look.

Cracked heels are very common foot complaint among Indians. They might occur very frequently during summers when we ear flip flops or sandals. They don’t tend to cause any pain in the beginning, but eventually they might cause pain and extreme hassle if the splits get too deep.

They can also get infected if left untreated for a long time. A best way to treat them naturally and effectively is to use a pumice stone.

· PUMICE STONE WILL GIVE YOU SOFTER HANDS

Rugged skin is most common in men in fact, they even love it. According to man that proudly shows off how tough and thick his skin is, it’s mainly because he’s happy to be perceived as a man who works hard.

Even if a man’s hands are not rugged, he’ll make sure to do everything possible to make them rugged and hard. But now times have changed and we want hands to feel soft and young as a puppy’s paws and pumice stone can help getting those soft hands. All you need to do is wash your hands with pumice stone along with soap or hand wash at least few times a week by doing so it will give your palm skin its softness back and make you feel young again.

These were few ways in which pumice stone can benefit your body and make you feel more confident about yourself. But there are lots of other things for which you can use a pumice stone for, apart from your skin and body, so go ahead and explore.

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