If your heels are catching on sheets, looking white and flaky, or feeling rough in sandals, you’re not alone. After months in closed shoes, thick calluses and cracked heels can build up quickly, and they don’t disappear on their own.

Callused feet don’t improve on their own; they require consistent exfoliation and deep moisturization to soften and smooth truly.

Here’s how to remove dead skin from feet at home using a professional callus remover and a high-strength urea cream.

Why Do Calluses Form on Feet?

Calluses develop when repeated friction and pressure cause skin to thicken. Heels and toes are especially prone to buildup.

Common causes include:

·     Wearing tight or open-back shoes

·     Standing for long periods

·     Dry skin that lacks moisture

·     Skipping regular exfoliation

If heels feel rough, cracked, or hardened, a targeted Callus Remover Gel and Urea Cream for feet can be more effective than traditional creams or lotions.

Ebanel Professional Callus Remover for Feet

The Callus Remover Gel is a professional strength exfoliating treatment designed to break down stubborn, thick, and hardened skin in minutes. Powered by 20% Urea, Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, and Epsom Salt, this salon-grade formula works as an intensive foot peel to soften extreme calluses, dry patches, and rough, cracked heels.

Unlike basic foot creams that only moisturize the surface, this no-drip gel penetrates deeply to soften and loosen thickened dead skin buildup in as little as 3–5 minutes. It’s suitable not only for heels and feet, but also for:

·     Thick calluses

·     Corns

·     Cracked heels

·     Dry, rough elbows and knees

·     Knuckles and cuticles

·     Athletes, runners, and high-heel wearers

Formulated with exfoliating acids, botanical oils, and soothing ingredients, this professional callus remover helps reveal smoother skin after just one use.

How Does the Callus Remover Gel Work?

 

 

This fast-acting formula works through a multi-layer exfoliation process:

1. Urea (20%) + Epsom Salt

Urea acts as both a humectant and a keratolytic agent, meaning it:

·     Draws moisture into thick, dry skin

·     Softens hardened areas

·     Breaks down stubborn callused buildup

Epsom Salt boosts the softening process and helps loosen compacted dead skin for easier removal.

2. Salicylic Acid + Glycolic Acid

These chemical exfoliants accelerate skin renewal by:

·     Dissolving dead skin cell buildup

·     Improving skin texture

·     Reducing roughness and cracking

·     Helping smooth thick heels and hardened skin

Together, they allow dead skin to lift away more easily when used with a foot file, rasp, or pumice stone.

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3. Soothing & Barrier-Support Ingredients

To prevent over-drying and support healthy skin, the formula is enriched with:

·     Tea Tree Oil

·     Eucalyptus Oil

·     Lavender Oil

·     Green Tea

·     Hyaluronic Acid

·     Vitamin E

·     Glycerin

These ingredients calm irritation, hydrate deeply, and help strengthen the skin barrier after exfoliation, leaving skin feeling refreshed, smooth, and restored. With regular use, this professional callus remover gel supports maintaining silky-smooth feet, reduces dead skin buildup, and prevents calluses from reforming quickly.

Amazon Best Seller -  Ebanel 40% Urea Cream

Ebanel 40% Urea Cream is a highly concentrated, intensive foot treatment formulated with 40% Urea and 2% Salicylic Acid to target rough and extremely dry skin. This dermatologist-recommended formula is designed specifically for areas that need deeper repair, including cracked heels, hardened soles, stubborn calluses, corns, and severely dry patches.

Unlike basic moisturizers, this high-strength formula doesn’t just soften the skin, it actively smooths and resurfaces damaged skin, and restores the skin barrier.

·     Dry cracked heels

·     Rough feet

·     Thick calluses

·     Dead skin buildup

·     Cuticle and toenail softening

Consistent use helps keep feet smoother and prevents calluses from reforming quickly.

How Does 40% Urea Cream Work?

The power of this formula comes from its dual-action ingredients:

1. Urea (40%)

Urea works as both a humectant and a keratolytic agent:

·     Restores the skin barrier

·     Draws moisture deep into the skin

·     Helps retain hydration

·     Breaks down thick, hardened, dead skin

·     Softens rough heels and calluses

At a 40% concentration, urea is especially effective for treating thickened, cracked skin that regular lotions cannot penetrate.

2. Salicylic Acid (2%)

Salicylic acid enhances exfoliation by:

·     Helping dissolve the buildup of dead skin cells

·     Supporting smoother skin turnover

·     Improving overall texture

Together, these ingredients produce a powerful smoothing effect, making this formula ideal for anyone seeking 40% Urea for rough, thick, dry, cracked skin.

How to Smooth Rough Feet Fast

If the goal is smooth feet before sandal season, follow this routine:

1.     Apply professional callus remover gel to thick areas.

2.     Gently remove loosened, dead skin with pumice or a stone.

3.     Apply 40% urea cream twice a day to maintain softness.

This professional exfoliate and repair routine not only removes thick buildup fast, but it also helps prevent rough heels from returning. That’s the key to long-term, smooth feet.

Why Consistency Is Key for Smooth Heels

Smoothing callused feet takes time. Making it part of your weekly foot care routine helps soften rough skin gradually and keep heels smooth and moisturized. With regular care and proper hydration, you can maintain softer, healthier-looking feet all year long, not just during sandal season.