Before testing this exfoliating mask, I was frankly skeptical. I was afraid of too intense a peel, of skin breaking off in huge patches, of an unpleasant sensation or even pain. And then my ultra-dry heels won the debate. They were hard, rough, almost clinging to the fingers. With the return of sunny days and open shoes, something had to be done.
Scholl’s Exfoliating Foot Mask promises visibly smoother, softer heels for 4 weeks. Its formula with AHAs and fruit extracts targets calluses without rasping, without manual scrubbing, without aggressive rubbing. We put it on for between 60 and 90 minutes, rinse, then wait. And this is precisely where the experience becomes surprising.
The peeling begins on the third day, without pain
The first day, nothing. The second day, still nothing. I even thought that this exfoliating foot mask didn’t work. Then, on the third day, the skin began to slowly slough off, especially on the thicker areas of the heels. It wasn’t spectacular to the point of being embarrassing. The skin was coming off in small pieces, not in one big patch.
The most surprising thing is that it doesn’t hurt at all. No burning sensation, no tightness, no discomfort. You just have to let the process happen on its own, without pulling on dead skin. It’s a bit strange, yes, but also very satisfying. We literally see the hard layer disappearing little by little.
After a few days, the result is really visible. My damaged heels were much softer, cleaner, almost new. The skin had regained that soft touch that we often try to obtain with a foot cream, without always succeeding. On very hard heels, the effect is clearly stunning.
A smart treatment before sandals, but not to be done at the last moment
Scholl’s exfoliating mask is very simple to use. We place the pads on the heels, surround them with the protective mask, fix them with the adhesive, then leave them on. Then simply rinse with lukewarm water. Exfoliation starts later, generally between 3 and 5 days, sometimes up to 1 to 2 weeks depending on the thickness of the calluses.
It is therefore a treatment to be anticipated. Avoid the day before a weekend in sandals, a wedding or vacation. The right timing is one to two weeks before. During the peeling phase, wearing socks at home makes things more comfortable. And above all, moisturize well once the new skin appears.
Some precautions are important. This treatment should not be used on damaged, painful or irritated skin. It is not suitable for people with diabetes or circulation problems. The brand also recommends protecting your feet from the sun for a week after the peel is finished, because new skin is more sensitive to UV rays.
When does the skin start to peel after the exfoliating foot mask?
With this exfoliating foot mask, exfoliation often begins between 3 and 5 days after use. During my test, nothing happened the first two days. The peeling started on the third day, gently, especially on the heels. Depending on the thickness of the calluses, it may take longer.
Does the Scholl exfoliating foot mask hurt?
No, I didn’t feel any pain. The Scholl exfoliating foot mask didn’t burn, sting or pull. The skin came off on its own, without any particular discomfort. You simply need to avoid pulling on dead skin, even when it’s tempting.
Is the peel very impressive?
Not as much as I imagined. The skin does not necessarily come off in one large patch. It comes off in pieces, especially in the driest areas. It’s a little weird at first, but the end result is very satisfying.
How to use the Scholl exfoliating foot mask?
We place the exfoliating pad on the heel, we fix the mask with the adhesive, then we leave it on for between 60 and 90 minutes. After application, remove the mask and rinse with lukewarm water. Then you have to wait for exfoliation to begin naturally.
