As winter begins, skin and hair begin to suffer from the dry and cold air. Cracked heels can be due to any number of reasons and it leads to some pain but this is easily cured with home remedies.
Drink a lot of water- Water keeps your body hydrated. Drinking 3-4 liters of water per day is a must. This will keep the body hydrated and help treat cracked heels as cracked heels happen due to dryness, so hydration is essential.
Soak your feet- By adding a few drops of lemon to warm water and soaking your feet in it for about 15 minutes. Then, use a loofah or soft brush to scrub the feet, sloughing off dead skin and leading to the regrowth of new cells.
Using Pumice- Try using a pumice stone in the shower 3 times a week, don’t overdo it. This will help remove dead skin cells and maintain your feet soft.
Use Petroleum Jelly- Mineral oil deeply moisturizes your heels and also keeps your skin soft. Apply before bed and wear socks to lock in moisture.
Moisturize your feet daily- Apply moisturizer daily, three times a day. This will help keep your skin hydrated without drying or cracking.
Use coconut oil/shea butter- Apply coconut oil or shea butter after soaking your feet. Coconut oil that contains Vitamin E will really help get rid of cracked heels. Shea butter is rich in Vitamins A, E and F that soothe and heal rough skin.
Banana and avocado mask – Avocados are rich in vitamins A and E that help prevent skin damage and dryness. The abundant nutrients in bananas help keep the skin’s elasticity and prevent dryness. Banana and avocado mask helps to hydrate cracked heels, improving their overall appearance and health.
To start, prepare a mixture of ripe bananas and avocado. Apply the mixture on the cracked heels. Leave on for half an hour and then wash off.
Cracked heels can be easily treated with these remedies. With that, wear the right size footwear and keep your feet covered and moisturized.
Source: IANS
