Skin health

Why do calluses form on the soles of the feet?

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Infographic: Types of Dead Skin Cells on Your Feet and How to Remove Them

Why do I get calluses on the soles of my feet? From causes to dermatologists, here's how to remove them. If your heels turn white and crack, many people say, "Just scrape them off and they'll be fine." Strangely, the more you scrape them off, the thicker they become, and after a few days, they return to their original state. If this continues, the calluses you're experiencing aren't simply a cosmetic issue. They're a "structural signal from the skin." According to clinical data from the Korean Dermatological Association, calluses on the soles of your feet are a sign of hyperkeratosis... Read more

Lactic acid bacteria are essential

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Probiotics are essential. In the past, I used to just take probiotics as a fad. They came in a pill bottle, so I'd take them one day, forget about them for a few days, and then suddenly, they'd expire. So, when I started taking probiotics, I'd just wonder, "What's so good about this?" and never really noticed any significant changes. Then one day, I started feeling bloated more frequently and going to the bathroom became increasingly difficult, so I decided to give it a try. Read more

Vitamin C: When is the best time to take it?

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When is the best time to take vitamin C? On days when I'm feeling tired, I tend to reach for vitamin C. For a while, I just took it whenever I felt like it, but after a little more careful consideration, I noticed a difference in how my body reacted. Today, I'd like to talk about the timing of vitamin C intake, something I've learned through my own experience. Why should I take vitamin C every day? Vitamin C doesn't stay in the body for long, so it's important to take it even once a day... Read more