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This article was co-written by Diana Yerkes. Diana Yerkes is the chief esthetician of Rescue Spa NYC. She majored in cosmetology at Aveda Institute and International Dermal Institute. Diana is a member of the ASCP community, certified in the Wellness for Cancer and Look Good Feel Better programs.
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Pumice is formed when hot lava mixes with water and hardens, creating a porous and abrasive rock perfect for scrubbing dry skin. To use a pumice stone, you need to soften the calloused skin with warm water, wet the stone, and then gently rub the stone over the skin in a circular motion until the dead skin is removed. In addition to its main use of exfoliating the skin, pumice stone can also be used to remove hair, remove lint, and even clean the toilet.
Steps
Exfoliate with a pumice stone
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Soak the calluses in warm water. The feet are the part that is most often exfoliated with a pumice stone. The heel often forms a hard, calloused layer of skin that can crack or scab. Elbows are also another part that can be exfoliated with a pumice stone. Soak the calluses in warm water for about 5 minutes to soften the skin. [1] X Research Source
- If exfoliating your feet, you should pour warm water into the basin to soak your feet.
- For other parts of the body, using a pumice stone to exfoliate in the shower is the simplest way.
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Wait until the dry skin becomes soft. Soft and moist skin is easier to exfoliate. After soaking for a few minutes, you should feel the skin. If the skin is still rough, you should wait a few more minutes (add warm water if needed). If the skin is already soft, you may be ready to use a pumice stone.
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Wet the stone. Wetting will help the stone slide easily instead of sticking to the skin. To get the stone completely wet, you can either place it under warm running water or soak it in the water you used to soak your skin.
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Gently rub the ice cube over the calloused skin. First rub the pumice stone in a circular motion to remove dead skin. If the skin is soft and moist, the dead skin will begin to fall off. Continue scrubbing until dead skin is removed and new, soft, moist skin is visible underneath.
- Do not press too hard. You just need to gently press the surface of the pumice stone to work.
- When exfoliating your feet, focus on your heels, the sides of your toes, and other areas where dry skin often scabs.
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Rinse and repeat if necessary. Wash away dead skin cells and see if you need to continue. If there is still some dead skin left, you can rub it with a pumice stone again. Continue scrubbing the pumice stone until satisfied with the result.
- Because pumice will wear down with use, you need to flip and switch to a new stone face to continue exfoliating.
- Wash the pumice stone regularly to keep the stone surface clean and effective.
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Dry and moisturize the skin. After exfoliating and rinsing, pat the skin dry with a towel. Apply a layer of oil or cream to prevent the skin from drying out too quickly. The old calloused skin will be replaced by a new layer of soft, moist and clean skin.
- Coconut oil, almond oil or body lotion can be used to moisturize the skin after exfoliating with a pumice stone.
- Repeat as often as needed to keep skin clean.
Caring for pumice stone
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Scrub the ice cubes after use. Dead skin will accumulate in the holes of the pumice stone after use, so you need to clean the pumice stone after use. Place the pumice stone under running water and use a brush to scrub the stone. Add a little soap to help clean thoroughly. This way the pumice will be clean and ready for the next use.
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Let the pumice dry completely. Put the pumice stone in a dry place to avoid moisture after use. Some pumice stones come with a string that you can hang on to keep the ice dry. If the pumice stone is wet, bacteria can grow in the holes in the stone body and is not good for health when used.
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Boil pumice if necessary. Occasionally, you should deep clean the pumice stone to avoid creating an environment for bacteria to grow. Bring a pot of water to a boil, then drop in the pumice stone and cook for about 5 minutes. Use tongs to remove the pumice from the water and let it dry completely before storing.
- If used regularly, you should boil the pumice stone every two weeks to ensure it is clean.
- If you’re using a pumice stone to scrub a dirty surface, you should add a tablespoon of bleach to the water to make sure it kills all the bacteria.
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Replace as pumice wears down. Pumice is a soft stone and will gradually wear down over time. When the stone becomes too small and difficult to hold, or the stone surface becomes smooth and ineffective, you should replace the stone with a new one. Pumice stones aren’t too expensive and you can find them at any store that specializes in beauty products.
Discover other uses
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Use a pumice stone to remove hair. The ancient Greeks used pumice stones to remove body hair and to this day, some people still use pumice stones for this purpose. The pumice stone is a gentle natural hair removal product. Simply soak your skin in a bath or shower until it’s soft and warm. Wet the ice cube and rub it over your skin in a light, circular motion. After about 30 seconds, the area where the pumice stone is rubbed will be hairless.
- The effect of a pumice stone is similar to that of shaving. Hair will be removed close to the skin instead of being plucked out completely. [2] X Research Source
- Don’t let it hurt when you rub a pumice stone on your skin. If it hurts, you need to be gentler and not press too hard.
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Use a pumice stone to remove lint from clothes. The soft, porous surface of the pumice stone is very effective at removing lint and fibers from clothing. If you want to remove lint from a sweater, you need to lay it on a flat surface. Then, rub the dry pumice on the lint in a circular motion. Do not press too hard to avoid damaging the fabric. Just a gentle scrub is enough to remove the lint.
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Use a pumice stone to clean the toilet. A pumice stone can be used to remove the yellow circle inside the bridge. First, you need to wear waterproof sanitary gloves. Then, gently rub the pumice stone along the yellow stain on the toilet bowl. Repeat until the yellow stain disappears. [3] X Research Sources
- A pumice stone can be used in combination with toilet cleaner for stubborn stains.
- Be sure to use a separate pumice stone to clean the toilet with a pumice stone. Do not use the same stone for these two purposes.
Advice
- After scrubbing your feet and applying moisturizing lotion, you should wear socks (socks) to keep moisture in your feet and make your feet much softer.
- Use a pumice stone at least once a month to prevent rough skin from reappearing. Increase frequency if you walk a lot or wear shoes that make your feet sore.
Warning
- Do not rub the pumice stone on the skin too hard to avoid scratching the skin leading to infection.
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This article was co-written by Diana Yerkes. Diana Yerkes is the chief esthetician of Rescue Spa NYC. She majored in cosmetology at Aveda Institute and International Dermal Institute. Diana is a member of the ASCP community, certified in the Wellness for Cancer and Look Good Feel Better programs.
This article has been viewed 15,178 times.
Pumice is formed when hot lava mixes with water and hardens, creating a porous and abrasive rock perfect for scrubbing dry skin. To use a pumice stone, you need to soften the calloused skin with warm water, wet the stone, and then gently rub the stone over the skin in a circular motion until the dead skin is removed. In addition to its main use of exfoliating the skin, pumice stone can also be used to remove hair, remove lint, and even clean the toilet.
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