A'pieu SOFT FOOT PEELING SOCKS

Values: 100% Genuine (Adilsons sourcing policy) · Halal-Friendly* · Vegan-Friendly* (see footnotes in Section 26) · Fragrance-Present (not fragrance-free — see Section 24).

If you've ever felt embarrassed slipping off your sandals at the beach or a friend's house because of visibly thick, dry heel skin, that's a specific, common, very fixable thing — not a hygiene failing. This treatment targets exactly that buildup with a documented mechanism, not a vague "smoothing" promise.

Pros: Genuinely strong, well-documented peeling mechanism (real AHA/BHA chemistry, not a scrub); single 30-minute session with no daily commitment; works on both feet simultaneously; results are visually dramatic when it works.

Caveats: Undisclosed acid concentration means you're trusting the brand's formulation, not a stated %; results are genuinely inconsistent across users — some report dramatic peeling, others report their calluses barely responded; not appropriate for anyone with diabetes, neuropathy, or broken skin (see the safety notice above).

Step 1 — When: Evening, on a day you can stay off your feet for the following hour and don't need to walk on hard pavement barefoot the next day.

Step 2 — How much: One full pair (both booties) — this is a single, complete treatment; do not reuse or split across two sessions.

Step 3 — How: Wash and thoroughly dry both feet, cut the booties open along the marked line, slide feet in, seal with the adhesive strip, and sit with feet elevated for exactly 30 minutes before rinsing off with lukewarm water.

The one rule: Introduce this as the ONLY new product in your foot-care routine. Wait a full 14 days before adding anything else (a new foot cream, a different exfoliant, a pedicure with physical filing). This isolation window ensures you can identify whether any reaction is caused by this specific product.

This product has no place in a morning skincare routine and isn't meant to. It's an occlusive 30-minute foot treatment worn while seated, then rinsed off — the opposite of something you'd wear before putting on shoes and leaving the house. If you're looking for a daily AM foot step, this isn't it; see Section 37 for what a realistic foot-care morning actually looks like (usually just a light foot cream before socks/sandals).

Do this in the evening, seated, ideally right before you'd otherwise be relaxing anyway — 30 minutes is long enough that trying to multitask while walking around defeats the point (the acid needs even, undisturbed contact with the sole and heel). After rinsing, pat feet fully dry and apply a plain, fragrance-light moisturizer or a dedicated foot cream (see Section 15) — the acid exposure temporarily increases how easily your skin loses water, so skipping this step leaves feet feeling tight overnight.

For the following 4-10 days while skin is actively peeling, keep applying a rich foot cream nightly and avoid other foot exfoliants (pumice stone, foot files, additional peels) entirely — see Section 35 for why combining exfoliation methods during an active peel is the single most common mistake with this category of product.

Technique: Wash and completely dry feet first — residual moisture dilutes the acid liquid and can cause uneven pooling inside the bootie. Seat yourself, slide feet fully into the booties so liquid reaches the heel and sides, and seal the adhesive band snugly at the ankle to prevent leakage.

Required skin state: Clean, completely dry, unbroken skin — never apply to damp feet (dilutes the acid unevenly) or to feet with any open cuts, cracks that bleed, or active fungal infection.

Wait time: Exactly 30 minutes is the brand's stated exposure window — this is not a "longer is better" product; leaving socks on longer does not accelerate peeling, it only increases irritation and chemical-burn risk given the undisclosed acid strength.

After removing, rinse thoroughly with lukewarm (not hot) water to fully dilute and remove residual acid — hot water increases absorption and irritation risk on already-treated skin.

This is an encyclopedia map of all product types. You do not use all of these daily. You select modules based on your skin state. This specific product sits entirely outside this map — it is a periodic (roughly monthly) foot-only treatment, not a daily facial layering step, so use this section as general orientation rather than as instructions for this SKU.

Global execution rules: Viscosity ladder — thinnest to thickest, water-phase before oil-phase, treatments before seals. Wait-time defaults: watery layers 10-20s; serum layers 30-60s; before sunscreen 10-15 minutes if going outdoors. Amount defaults: watery toner/essence 5-8 drops; serum/ampoule 2-3 drops or 1 pump; eye product ½ rice-grain per eye; gel moisturizer 1-1.5 peas, cream 1-2 peas; occlusive seal rice-grain to pea-size; sunscreen 2-finger rule for face plus 1 finger for neck. Hard cap rule: if the routine pills, stings, or feels heavy, reduce layers, not increase.

AM Maximum Stack (facial, for reference only): Rinse/gentle cleanse → pH-prep toner → hydrating toner layers → essence → mist → booster/soothing serum → antioxidant lane (choose one) → pigment support lane (choose one) → hydration serum lane → oil-control lane (choose one) → peptides/repair lane → eye cream → moisturizer → optional sealing layer → sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ → lip SPF. In AM, prioritize comfort and SPF adherence over stacking; in high humidity, fewer layers often perform better.

PM Maximum Stack (facial, for reference only): Micellar pre-cleanse → oil cleanser/balm → water cleanser → pH-prep toner → hydrating toner layers → essence → soothing/barrier serum → anchor active product → targeted serum (if non-conflicting) → moisturizer → sleeping mask → occlusive seal → spot treatment → lip sleeping mask. Do not layer retinoids with AHA/BHA in the same night; keep "one lane" per night.

Lane strictness: One-lane rule — Retinoid OR Exfoliation OR Strong Vitamin C (LAA) OR Acne-control active per routine; barrier/hydration can always accompany. If unsure, default to the safest lane: barrier/hydration, and reduce layers.

There is no viscosity ladder or layering sequence here — this product is a single, pre-mixed acid liquid sealed inside a disposable plastic bootie, applied alone to bare feet, worn once, then rinsed off completely. It is not combined with any other product during the 30-minute window, and nothing about "applying thinnest to thickest" applies.

The occlusive plastic bootie is functionally important, not incidental: sealing the liquid against skin for the full 30 minutes (rather than letting it evaporate or rub off, as a lotion would) is what drives the acid deep enough into the thick plantar stratum corneum to produce a full-thickness peel days later, rather than just a surface polish.

Results genuinely vary by how thick your calluses were to begin with — reviewers with significant heel callus reported dramatic sheet-peeling, while some with only mild roughness reported minimal visible change, which is a realistic limitation rather than a product failure in every case.

Before starting this product, your feet MUST already have: fully intact, unbroken skin with no open cuts, cracks that bleed, or active infection. Without this, this product causes more harm than benefit.

Skin-integrity gate: If your heels are currently cracked deeply enough to bleed or sting when you walk, that is broken skin — do not apply an acid treatment on top of it. Repair with a plain urea or barrier foot cream first (see Section 15 for a verified in-catalog option) and only attempt this once skin is fully closed and pain-free.

Primary target: Thickened plantar stratum corneum — the buildup of dead, compacted skin cells on the sole and heel that produces visible calluses and rough texture. The AHA (glycolic/lactic acid) loosens the corneodesmosome "rivets" between dead cells across the whole treated area, while the BHA (salicylic acid) is lipophilic and penetrates the oilier, thicker skin of the sole more readily than a water-soluble acid alone.

Secondary benefit: Softer overall foot texture once the peel completes, since the treatment isn't selective to just the thickest callus zones — the whole sole sheds its outer layer.

What this product cannot do: It cannot treat plantar warts (a viral infection requiring separate treatment), cannot cure athlete's foot or other fungal infections, cannot resolve corns that have a deep central core (these need podiatric attention), and cannot permanently prevent calluses from reforming — calluses are a normal friction response and will rebuild with continued walking/footwear pressure.

Every pairing below is stock-verified against the live Adilsons catalog (checked via search_query, both listing status and actual inventory) at the time of writing — not just assumed from category.

We do not currently carry a dedicated pumice stone or foot file in this catalog category — if you want to manually assist shedding skin during the peeling week, use a soft washcloth rather than an abrasive tool, since combining physical and chemical exfoliation the same week increases irritation risk (see Section 35).

MYTH: "Leaving the socks on longer than 30 minutes gives a deeper, better peel." REALITY: The acid exposure time is calibrated to the (undisclosed but presumably moderate) concentration used; extending wear time increases chemical-burn risk without producing a meaningfully deeper or faster result.

MYTH: "If my feet don't peel much, the product is fake or expired." REALITY: Peeling intensity genuinely correlates with how thick your calluses were beforehand — thin-skinned or already-smooth feet will show much less dramatic shedding than heavily calloused ones, and that's a normal, expected outcome rather than a sign of a counterfeit or spoiled product.

MYTH: "You can safely DIY a similar effect with a vinegar or bleach foot soak." REALITY: Household acids and bleach are uncontrolled in concentration and pH and are a documented cause of genuine chemical burns when used on feet without a formulated, pH-buffered product — this is a real and recurring safety issue reported by podiatrists, not a hypothetical risk.

Mauritius' hard water (varies by region) doesn't meaningfully interact with this rinse-off treatment the way it would a leave-on facial toner, but the humid, sweaty climate does mean feet re-thicken calluses faster from friction inside closed shoes than in drier climates — expect to repeat this treatment somewhat more often here than the "every 2-3 months" figure often quoted for temperate climates.

Full INCI list (sourced via WebSearch summary of INCIDecoder's listing for this formulation — direct page verification was blocked by network access this session, so treat the tail of this list as reasonably but not perfectly confirmed):

Water, Alcohol Denat., Isopropyl Alcohol, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Arginine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, [--- Estimated 1% Line ---] Salicylic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Fragrance, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Urea, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract.

*This estimated 1% line is placed by INCI list position only (around the preservative cluster), not a disclosed figure — the brand has not published an exact concentration for any active in this product.

Preservative system: Phenoxyethanol, 1,2-Hexanediol, and Caprylyl Glycol — a standard, non-paraben preservative combination.

Fragrance status: Contains "Fragrance" in the INCI (not fragrance-free), plus a cluster of citrus fruit extracts (lime, grape, apple, lemon, orange) and mint-family leaf extracts (peppermint, spearmint) that contribute a fresh, citrus-mint scent profile on top of the declared fragrance.

Scent description: Bright citrus-mint, likely with a cooling sensation on skin from the mint leaf extracts combined with the alcohol content — this is a sensory feature of the product, not a sign of anything wrong.

*Based on brand-declared INCI. The term "Fragrance" or "Parfum" in the INCI list may contain undisclosed allergens. Patch test advised for sensitive individuals.

Alcohol disclosure: Contains Alcohol Denat. and Isopropyl Alcohol at a high INCI position (indices 2-3) — a meaningful concentration of drying/solvent alcohol. This is unremarkable for a single-use, rinse-off treatment but is part of why this product is unsuitable for already-broken or eczema-prone foot skin.

Halal: *Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data. No ethanol from fermentation, no porcine-derived ingredients, and no haram animal-derived ingredients detected in the declared ingredient list. This is NOT a formal Halal certification. Muslims with stricter requirements should consult their own scholars.

Vegan: *Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data. No animal-derived ingredients detected. This is NOT a formal vegan certification by The Vegan Society or equivalent body.

Cruelty-free: *Brand-stated policy. Not independently certified by Leaping Bunny, PETA, or equivalent third-party audit. *A'pieu sells products in Mainland China, where post-market animal testing may be legally required — cross-border e-commerce sales may be exempt.

Microplastic-Free: Yes — Hydroxyethylcellulose (the thickener present) is a cellulose derivative, not a microplastic polymer, and no polyethylene/acrylate microbeads were found in the declared INCI.

MFDS classification: No evidence found of Korean MFDS Functional Cosmetic registration for this specific SKU — treated as General Cosmetic.

Clinical evidence: No product-specific clinical trial was found for this exact SKU. The underlying chemistry (AHA/BHA-mediated corneodesmosome breakdown leading to stratum corneum shedding) is well-established general dermatological science, not something unique to this product, so treat the mechanism as credible while treating any brand claim of "no irritation" as marketing-only.

*Evidence Confidence: Marketing-Only for the specific "without irritation or pain" brand claim — no independent testing data was found to support that particular wording.

Fungal-acne (Malassezia) safety framing: This assessment doesn't meaningfully apply here — Malassezia folliculitis is a facial/torso follicular condition, and this product is a rinse-off foot treatment, not a leave-on product applied to acne-prone skin. We're not force-fitting an FA-safety badge onto a category it wasn't designed to be evaluated against.

Not applicable in the usual sense — this product is used alone, on bare feet, for a single 30-minute session, and is never layered under or over another product during wear. Pilling risk only becomes relevant afterward, in the sense that stacking a heavy foot cream immediately after rinsing (before feet are fully dry) can feel greasy rather than pill; pat feet fully dry before applying any post-treatment moisturizer.

Storage: Keep the sealed box away from direct heat and humidity — a bathroom cabinet away from the shower, rather than a windowsill, is ideal in Mauritius' climate, since heat can degrade the acid blend or compromise the seal on the individual booties before use.

Spoilage signs: Discard if the liquid inside an unopened bootie appears cloudy, has separated, or the seal is compromised/leaking prior to use. Since this is single-use, there's no multi-use oxidation window to monitor once you've opened and used a pair.

Patch test: Before your first full treatment, apply a small amount of the liquid (dab some onto a cotton pad from the bootie) to a small area of skin on your inner ankle or the side of your foot, wait 24 hours, and confirm no excess redness, itching, or blistering before proceeding to the full 30-minute session.

72-hour barrier reset (if you react): If adverse reaction occurs: STOP. For 72 hours, use only a gentle rinse and a plain moisturizer on the affected foot skin — no other acids, exfoliants, or fragranced products. After 72 hours, if skin has fully calmed, you may consider whether to retry at a shorter exposure time or not at all.

Emergency stop signals: Blistering, spreading redness beyond the treated area, persistent burning that doesn't ease after rinsing, or any sign of infection (increasing pain, warmth, pus) — seek medical care rather than waiting it out.

1. Leaving the socks on longer than 30 minutes "for a deeper peel" — increases burn risk without improving results. 2. Walking around during the treatment — reduces even acid contact and risks leaks. 3. Picking or tugging at peeling skin — the single most commonly cited cause of uneven results and minor skin damage in user reviews. 4. Combining with a pumice stone, foot file, or another chemical peel the same week — stacks irritation on already-sensitized skin. 5. Repeating the treatment more than once every 4 weeks — calluses need time to naturally reform before the next peel is useful, and more frequent use raises irritation risk without proportional benefit.

Overuse threshold: This is a single 30-minute application per pair; there is no "more is better" version of this product, and using it more than roughly once a month is the specific consequence to avoid — over-thinned plantar skin loses some of its natural cushioning and protective function.

Usage math: One box contains one pair (2 booties) = one complete treatment for both feet in a single session.

Lifespan: A single box is used once, in full, per session — there's no partial-use option, since each bootie is sealed and pre-filled for one foot, one time.

Reorder timing: Most users repeat this treatment roughly every 4-8 weeks depending on how quickly their calluses rebuild; in Mauritius' humid, sandal-heavy climate, expect to lean toward the more frequent end of that range.

This is a periodic reset, not a daily step — think of it as the "deep clean" moment in an otherwise simple foot-care habit of a light foot cream applied after showering. Anchor step: apply the peeling socks once, in the evening, for 30 minutes, then rinse and immediately follow with a rich foot cream.

If your heels are currently cracked or bleeding, do not start with this product — use DERMA:B Urea 9.8 Foot Cream nightly for 1-2 weeks first to close the skin, then reassess.

If you're heading to the beach within the peeling window (days 3-10), delay the treatment or the beach trip — sand and saltwater on actively shedding skin is uncomfortable and can drag off skin unevenly (see Section 51).

If you already use a pumice stone or foot file regularly, stop that routine for the week before and the two weeks during/after this treatment — combining physical and chemical exfoliation on the same skin increases irritation risk without added benefit.

After purchasing, you will receive our skincare education email series covering this product in depth.

The recommendations above are based on formulation synergy with A'pieu Soft Foot Peeling Socks, not on margin or stock levels. If a pairing does not exist in our catalog, we say so. If you already own a product that fills the same role, use what you have first.

Two other chemical foot-peel products exist in this catalog's category, though both are currently out of stock: THE FACE SHOP Smile Foot Mask and INNISFREE Special Care Mask — Foot, both positioned as similar exfoliating foot treatments. If you're specifically looking for a non-chemical alternative, we do not currently carry a dedicated pumice stone or foot file — this category is under sourcing review.

If your feet only have mild roughness rather than thick calluses, a plain urea-based foot cream used consistently (like the DERMA:B option above) may achieve a comparable smoothing effect over a few weeks without the chemical-peel intensity or the associated risks — a genuinely gentler trade-off worth considering before reaching for an acid treatment.

This product's PRIMARY function is: chemically loosening and shedding thick, calloused plantar skin. You do NOT need this if your feet are already smooth, if you don't have visible callus buildup, or if a consistent foot-cream routine has already kept your heels soft.

Inventory audit: If you already own an unused foot peel of any brand, use that one first — there's no benefit to owning two of the same type of treatment sitting unopened.

Stacking assessment: No Benefit if used alongside another chemical foot peel in the same month (same mechanism, redundant irritation risk). Significant Benefit if paired with a plain foot moisturizer as ongoing maintenance between occasional peel sessions (different, complementary roles).

This product is sourced through authorized Korean distributors — primarily Craver Co., Ltd (South Korea), alongside other verified distribution partners. Craver is a major Korean beauty distributor and the parent company of SKIN1004, handling authorized distribution for multiple K-beauty brands. All products are shipped directly to Mauritius via verified channels.

For comprehensive information about how we verify authenticity, our layered verification system, and how to check your product at home, visit our dedicated Authenticity and Trust page.

Quick verification tips: check that the outer box carries a printed batch/expiry code, that both booties arrive individually sealed with no visible leaks or punctures, and that the liquid inside is clear-to-lightly-tinted rather than cloudy or discolored.

Brand Profile: Parent Company — Able C&C Co., Ltd. (also parent of MISSHA), Seoul, South Korea. Founded — the A'pieu brand launched online in February 2008 (Able C&C itself was founded in 2000). Headquarters — Seoul, South Korea.

A'pieu's name translates loosely from French as "first" or "basic," reflecting a positioning around approachable, affordable essentials across skincare, makeup, and body/foot care rather than one signature hero ingredient. The Soft Foot line sits in the brand's broader body-care range alongside its more widely-known facial exfoliating (Glycolic Acid, Egg PHA) and lip-care (Honey & Milk) sub-lines.

Reviews for this exact formulation were found on Amazon and iHerb listings for "A'pieu Soft Foot 30-Minute Peeling Socks" (the widely-sold version of this product), summarized here by theme rather than quoted verbatim, since direct page access was blocked this session and we could not verify exact wording or usernames.

Positive: Several reviewers described it as one of the stronger foot peels they'd tried, reporting the majority of rough callus visibly sloughing off within about a week of the single treatment.

Mixed: A common theme was that peeling starts around day 4 and continues to about day 8, and that daily foot soaks during that window seemed to speed up and intensify the shedding — helpful for some, messier for others.

Critical: Some reviewers reported minimal peeling and felt it "didn't do much" for their calluses, which appears tied to how thick their calluses were to begin with rather than a consistent product failure.

We did not find a dedicated Reddit thread discussing this specific product — community discussion appears concentrated on Amazon/iHerb rather than r/AsianBeauty or r/SkincareAddiction for this particular item.

Sustainability: The outer cardboard box is generally recyclable; the plastic booties themselves are single-use and not designed for recycling or refill.

How long until my feet actually start peeling? Most users report peeling beginning around day 3-6, with the most visible shedding around days 4-10 — some feet take longer depending on callus thickness.

Does it hurt or burn? Mild tingling during the 30-minute wear is typical and expected; genuine burning or sharp pain is not normal and means you should remove the socks and rinse immediately.

Can I walk around while wearing the socks? No — sit with feet elevated for the full 30 minutes for even acid contact and to avoid leaks or spills from the adhesive seal.

How often can I use this? Roughly once every 4-8 weeks; using it more frequently doesn't produce better results and increases irritation risk.

Is this safe if I have diabetes? No — see the safety notice at the top of this page. Reduced sensation and impaired wound healing make chemical foot peels a genuine risk for people with diabetes or neuropathy; consult a podiatrist first.

AHA (Alpha-Hydroxy Acid)

A family of water-soluble acids (glycolic, lactic) that loosen the bonds between dead skin cells to promote shedding.

BHA (Beta-Hydroxy Acid)

An oil-soluble acid (salicylic acid) that penetrates oilier, thicker skin more readily than an AHA.

Corneodesmosome

The protein structure that "glues" adjacent dead skin cells together in the outer skin layer; acids work by breaking these down.

Stratum corneum

The outermost layer of skin, made of dead, compacted cells — thickest on the soles of the feet.

Callus

An area of thickened, hardened skin that develops from repeated friction or pressure, most often on the heel and ball of the foot.

Occlusive

A sealed, non-breathable covering (here, the plastic bootie) that traps a product against skin rather than letting it evaporate.

Peripheral neuropathy

Reduced nerve sensation, often in the feet, common in diabetes — it can prevent someone from feeling a chemical burn as it develops.

PAO (Period After Opening)

The number of months a product remains safe/effective after first use; not applicable to this single-use format.

Patch test

Applying a small amount of product to a limited area of skin first, to check for a reaction before full use.

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Coverage: Island-wide delivery (Mauritius).

Processing and Timing: Orders process in 1-2 business days; usually ready by Day 3 for pickup by our delivery partners/regional team. Partner collection can take up to 1 week. After pickup, delivery typically takes 1-5 business days (weekdays only).

Express: May be available by region; request on WhatsApp: +230 5 778 2336.

Liquids/Sensitive Items: Serums, toners, liquid makeup (and kits containing liquids) are pickup or door-to-door only; checkout enforces this.

Scheduling: Deliveries run by region on set schedules; we will contact you the evening before.

Pickup: Citadelle Mall pickup available.

Returns: No change-of-mind exchanges.

Refunds (Summary): For defective/damaged on receipt (report within 48h), wrong item, or manufacturing defect within 6 months. Refunds via bank transfer (7-10 business days); card refunds may incur a 5% processor fee (fee not charged for defects/order errors). Opened skincare/personal-care items are non-returnable (except if damaged on delivery).

Source of Truth: This is a quick snapshot. If anything differs, the policy pages are final.

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Best for: Anyone with genuinely thick, visibly calloused heels and soles, healthy unbroken foot skin, and no diabetes or neuropathy, who wants a dramatic once-a-season reset rather than gradual daily maintenance.

Key benefits: Real, well-understood AHA/BHA chemistry (not a vague scrub claim); a single 30-minute session with no daily commitment; genuinely strong results reported for thickly calloused feet.

Keep in mind: The brand does not disclose acid concentrations, so you're trusting formulation rather than a stated percentage; results are inconsistent for feet with only mild roughness; this is firmly not for anyone with diabetes, neuropathy, or broken skin.

Assessment: Not Suitable during active chemotherapy or radiation treatment without oncology team clearance.

Chemotherapy frequently causes hand-foot syndrome (palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia) and treatment-related peripheral neuropathy — both of which mean foot skin can be more fragile and sensation reduced, which is exactly the combination the safety notice at the top of this page warns about for diabetes/neuropathy generally.

Consult your oncology care team before introducing any new skincare or foot-care products during treatment.

Sand and beach exposure during the peeling window: Mauritius' beach culture means feet are frequently in sand and saltwater — during the 4-10 day active peeling period, sand can grind against partially-attached shedding skin (uncomfortable and can pull skin off unevenly), and saltwater can sting on the newly-exposed, thinner skin underneath. Time this treatment for a week without a planned beach trip, or protect feet with closed sandals/water shoes if a beach visit is unavoidable.

Closed-shoe friction and humidity: Mauritius' heat and humidity mean feet sweat more inside closed shoes, and that combination of moisture and friction is exactly what rebuilds calluses fastest — expect to need this treatment somewhat more often here than the "every couple of months" figure quoted in cooler, drier climates.

Decision point — end of Day 8: Still no peeling at all, and your calluses were visibly thick beforehand? It's reasonable to conclude this particular treatment didn't work well for your skin rather than repeating it again immediately — wait the full recommended interval before trying again, or consider a plain urea foot cream as ongoing maintenance instead.