Perhaps you’ve used both foot care tools.

Each gear helps scrap dead skin andsmooth callusesfrom your heals and other areas of your foot (viaFootfiles).

Made from volcanic rock or other materials, they’re among the most popular items used for foot care.

Woman using pumice stone on her heel

You should use one of you have softer, more sensitive feet.

Podiatrist Joy Rowland, DPM, explained why tears are dangerous (viaCleveland Clinic).

“Sometimes the skin gets cut during the pedicure, then you put your feet inside the bowls.

Dark pumice stone

“This can cause an infection inside the skin.”

Bustlereported that you should choose a stone with larger pores to help properly exfoliate your feet.

Also, a variety of surfaces helps ensure that the tool reaches all the areas you want to smooth.

Woman using a foot file on her heel

you might get a manual or electric one, depending on your preference.