These Pumice Stones Can Tackle Even the Toughest Calluses

Pumice stones pack a big punch when it comes to exfoliation and getting smooth skin, specifically feet. "Thanks to their abrasive properties, these volcanic rocks (which are created when lava and water mix together) can be used as a physical exfoliant to remove dead, hardened and excess skin, especially on the feet where the skin is thickest," explains Sabina Wizemann, senior chemist at the Good Housekeeping Institute Beauty, Health & Sustainability Lab. While they are most often used in salon and DIY pedicures, pumice stones can also remove calluses and soften thick skin on hands. In addition to their beauty benefits, pumice stones are used in industrial cleaning, fiber stonewashing and gardening and landscaping.

In the GH Beauty Lab, our skincare pros test body scrubs and face scrubs for factors including ease of use, irritation, level of exfoliation and making skin feel softer and smoother. While we haven't specifically tested pumice stones in the Lab, we selected these picks by leaning on expert advice from Lab scientists, intensive editor research as well as crowd sourcing from throughly vetted online reviews of top-rated products. Keep reading for the best pumice stones you can buy, plus how to shop for and use them, according to experts.