Dry and cracked heels can be either a cosmetic problem that can be treated easily or a severe problem that requires more care. In addition to dry skin that has thickened, the problem might accompany other conditions such as swelling, redness, inflammation, itching, and the peeling of the skin.
Foot is the neglected by many of us. Many of the people not give the importance to foot. The whole beauty means face to toe nails. It is not imaginable with beautiful face and ugly foot. Some home tips to take care about the foot.
Exfoliating the foot
Exfoliating is the process of removing the dead skin cell from the feet. The feet exfoliating removes the dead skin cells and helps for rejuvenate the new once
Prepare the foot soak
1. Take the bucket of water.
2. Add ½ tbsp of vinegar to the water
3. Add the 5 tbsp of Epsom salt to the water.
Keep your foot in bucket for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes rub the ends and closed with parts with the hard stone.
Exfoliating with foot scrub recipe
Take the 3 tbsp of rice flour and 1 tbsp of honey and 1 tbsp of apple cider vinegar. Mix all the ingredients and make them as fine smooth paste. First soak your feet in the above foot soak or soak in the normal hot water for 10 minutes. Then scrub your feet with the foot scrub recipe. This is the best foot scrubber.
Remedies for cracked heels
1. For the cracker heels apply the petroleum jelly with the mix of the lemon juice.
2. Take the hot water and add the lemon juice to the hot water. Kept the foot in the hot water after 30 minutes and wash the feet. The acidity in the lemon heals the cracked heels.
Applying the moisturizers to foot
After exfoliating moisturizing the foot is important. The soaking takes out the moisture in the feet. Apply the petroleum jelly the feet after exfoliating.
There are many natural moisturizers are available. Apply the olive oil gently on the foot. Olive oil contains the vitamin E helps to repair the damaged skin cell at the foot.
Apply the natural coconut oil to the foot also gives the moisture to the foot.
Foot protection
After the process of exfoliating and moisturizing the foot we need to protect the foot for at least 5 hours safely.
Wear the shock after the process is completed.
Do this foot exfoliates and foot moisturizing at the night hours and go to the bed by wearing the shocks.
Follow all the steps one by one. We can definitely get the best foot care at home.
When you take proper precautions well in advance, you can prevent the cracks from deepening and causing more pain. Here are some home remedies and tips for taking care of dry and cracked feet.
Vegetable oil
You can use a variety of vegetable oils to treat dry, cracked feet. Sesame oil, olive oil, coconut oil, or any other vegetable oil that has been hydrogenated will work. If you want to see the desired results, you should follow this remedy before you can go to sleep in order to allow ample time for the oil to have an effect on the dry and cracked feet. First soak your feet in the water that is soapy and scrub your feet using a pumice stone. Then, wash your feet and dry them well. Apply any of the above-mentioned vegetable oils liberally on your soles and your feet. Put on a pair of socks that have been washed thoroughly and leave them on overnight. Your heels will be noticeably softer in the morning. Repeat this for a few days till you notice that your cracks have completely vanished.
Oatmeal
Take a tablespoon full of pulverized oatmeal and some Jojoba oil in order to form a thick paste. Apply this paste to the affected areas, including the cracked heels and feet. Leave this mixture on your feet for about half an hour’s time. Then pat dry after rinsing with cold water. Follow this home remedy every alternate day in order to see results.
Fruit pack
Mash a banana and add about two teaspoons of olive oil to it. Apply this fruit pack to your heels as well as to your feet while concentrating more on the heels. Leave it on for about fifteen minutes’ time on the heels and the feet. The moisturizing ability of olive oil and the nutrients of banana nourish the feet and the cracked heels to a great extent.
Avocado and banana pulp
Take the pulp of a banana that is ripe and apply it over the cracked feet. Alternatively, use the pulp of a ripe avocado and half a banana. Blend everything together in a mixer or a blender. The creamy paste that is obtained by blending the ingredients must be applied to the dry and cracked heels.
Indian lilac or neem
Also known as Neem or Margosa leaves, the Indian lilac is an effective remedy when it comes to dry and cracked feet. It can be used particularly when the feet become infected and itchy. Neem leaves soothe the irritated, dry skin and also fight infections since they are antimicrobial in nature. Crush a handful of Margosa leaves and make a fine paste out of them. Add three teaspoons of turmeric powder to this paste. Apply this paste to your cracked feet and leave it on for about thirty minutes. Wash your feet with some warm water and then, dry them using a clean towel.
Paraffin wax
A paraffin wax treatment can be very effective in treating feet, on which the cracks are quite bad. Using paraffin wax can provide immediate relief. It also works as a natural humectant to soften your skin. Add two tablespoons of coconut oil or mustard oil to a block of melted paraffin wax. Allow the mixture to come to room temperature and then, wait until a thin layer forms on the top. Now, soak your feet in the mixture and wait for about five to ten seconds. Do this until several layers of wax have been built up or till you can see the results. Cover your feet with a layer of plastic and then, wait for half an hour before you can remove the plastic and peel the layers of wax off your skin. Follow this treatment once or twice a week. However, if you are a diabetic or have poor blood circulation in the body, then do not follow this treatment. Also, make sure that you do not dip your feet in the wax while it is scalding hot.
