When you hear cracked heels you don’t really think of it as a very big problem. But for those who are suffering from this problem, it is a very painful experience. The condition may range from moderate to severe, where itching and redness are the moderate signs of bleeding being the severe one. But proper care coupled with some simple home remedies can easily solve this problem.
Below we have mention 5 most effective remedies to treat cracked heels.
1. Oils- Cracked heels are the result of the loss of moisture in your heels and thus applying oils on your cracked heels may improve their condition to a great extent. You can use any oil of your choice, but the best oil for this will be those oils which are easily absorbed by the skin. Olive oil, coconut oil, and sesame oil are the best ones for treating cracked heels. Before going to bed, massage your heels with either of the oils mentioned above.
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- Soak your feet in warm water for a few minutes and then rub the heels with a pumice stone to get rid of the dead skin cells.
- Wash and dry your feet.
- Massage the feet (heels) with oil.
- Wear cotton socks and go to sleep.
- Do this every day.
2. Rose water and glycerine- You may have seen that glycerine is used in various skincare products and soaps. That is because glycerine is vert moisturising in nature. It helps in making your skin soft by adding moisture to it. The rosewater has antioxidants in it and it also acts as a carrier for the glycerine. All you have to do is mix equal amounts of rose water and glycerine, transfer it to a bottle and apply it on your heels every night before going to bed.
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3. Rice flour- Exfoliation is a great way to get rid of the dead skin cells. The best way to exfoliate your skin is by using natural ingredients, and one such ingredient is rice flour. You can either prepare rice flour at home by grinding the rice or can also get it from the market.
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- To make the scrub, mix 2 tsp. rice flour with 1 tbsp. honey and 2 tsp. apple cider vinegar. Mix everything really well to make a paste.
- Soak your feet in warm water and then scrub your feet with the rice flour scrub.
- Repeat this remedy 2-3 times a week for a month in order to get results.
4. Petroleum jelly or Vaseline- Petroleum jelly or better known as Vaseline, has always been a part of our vanity for its various uses. One of that use is to treat cracked heels. Vaseline is known to prevent and treat cracked heels very effectively.
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- Soak your feet in warm water for 10 minutes. Scrub off the dead skin cells with a pumice stone.
- Wash and dry your feet.
- Apply a generous amount of petroleum jelly on your heels.
- Wear cotton socks and then go to bed.
- Try to do this every other day for best and fast results.
5. Paraffin wax- If you are suffering from really bad heel cracks which are also causing you a lot of pain then you can try this remedy. Paraffin wax treatment is usually offered in salons and is recommended for people looking for a quick relief.
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- In a double boiler, melt paraffin wax along with 2 tbsp. coconut oil or olive oil.
- Let the paraffin wax to cool down a bit. A thin layer will start to form on the top of the wax when it is cold enough. Dip your feet in the wax and keep them in for 5-10 seconds. Take out your feet from the wax and put them back in the wax again. Repeat this step several times till you have a few layers of wax on your feet.
- Cover your feet with a plastic bag. Leave the wax on your feet for 30 minutes.
- After the time lapse, remove the plastic and peel off the wax.
- Repeat the treatment once a week.
