Cracked heels are a common problem for
people of all ages. Lack of moisture is one of the most common causes.
Other causes are standing for long hours, use of harsh soaps,
dehydration, cold chilly winter weather, continuous exposure to water,
overweight, habit of wearing wrong kind of footwear, psoriasis, thyroid
disease, diabetes and so on. Cracked feet look unattractive and in some
cases, it can even bleed and lead to infection and extreme pain; but it
can be easily taken care of with simple and easy to follow remedies as
follow:
• Warm water. Before going to bed, take
half a bucket of warm water and add some liquid soap in it. Soak your
feet in this warm soapy water for about 20 minutes. The dead skin cells
will become loose, which you can now get rid of by scrubbing with a
pumice stone. Do it gently or else the skin will get irritated. Finally,
rinse off your feet with clean water, pat dry them with a soft towel
and apply some foot cream or moisturiser. Wear a pair of clean cotton
socks. In the morning, you will find your feet in a better condition.
Follow this remedy daily until the cracked feet are healed completely.
• Honey. One easy remedy is to soak your
feet in warm water and honey for 10 minutes. This will help to get rid
of the dryness and your feet will become soft and supple.
• Petroleum jelly. Petroleum jelly will
help to maintain the moisture level of your feet and hence it can also
heal cracked feet. Before going to bed, apply petroleum jelly on your
feet generously and after that, wear a pair of clean socks to lock in
the moisture.
• Another option is to mix petroleum
jelly with lemon juice and then apply to the dry and cracked heels.
Before applying, wash your feet and pat them dry. Follow this remedy
daily.
• Banana. Take one or two overripe
bananas and blend them in a blender to form a thick and creamy paste.
Wash your feet properly and then apply this smooth banana paste on it.
Allow it to sit for about 15 minutes and then wash your feet thoroughly
with lukewarm water and cold water alternatively. Soon you will have
smooth and silky feet. Repeat this remedy daily to prevent and treat
dry/cracked heels. Again, ripe pawpaw can also be used.
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