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== Bathing in salt water 1/5 ==
Salt water will dry out the skin, causing it to thicken slightly. I have found that this technique works, but the effect is very slow. Bathing the feet in warm salt solution can also be very soothing, a benefit beyond any toughening. I found using Epson salts rather than table salt is no more effective, but it does boost your magnesium [[Magnesium]] intake.
== Bathing in strong black tea 0/5 ==
The tannin in the tea is supposed to bind with the protein [[Protein]] in the skin and make it tougher. I tried it a few times, but found no real change.
== Rubbing Alcohol 2/5 ==
== Side note - calluses ==
A callus is a localized thickening of the skin. A callus is a bad sign, as it indicates localized pressure or rubbing, which means your shoes [[Shoes]] are probably not fitting well. The best thing to do for calluses is to remove the root cause. I keep any calluses filed down and moisturized. I have found that moving to primal running has removed the root cause of my calluses, and they are disappearing now.
==See Also==
* [[Are your running shoes injuring you]]?