Cracked Heels Fast Relief – Natural Home Remedies That Work!!!

Most of you do not give importance to the foot as they pay attention to their face and body.  It is always important to groom your feet.  Cracked heels are usually due to lack of attention to the feet.   Once the feet are left unnoticed, they become dry and split easily. 

The cracked skin becomes so thickened and they give way to groove, cracks, splitting and often accompanied with pain in the extreme condition.  The only problem with the cracked heel is its awkward appearance.  As a result of this, you may not be able to wear those sexy pair of footwear that you always wanted to wear.  Cracked heels may be due to overweight, ill-fitted shoes, prolonged standing and unhealthy diet.  Most important cause is lack of moisturization.  There are also certain medical conditions which are responsible for cracked heels are thyroid disease, diabetes, psoriasis and other skin conditions.  Here I came with a few but efficient tips to keep your feet healthy and supple.  Natural remedies are far better and effective than over-the-counter lotions to heal cracked heels and beautify your feet.

Natural Remedies for Cracked Heels

Natural Exfoliation

First and foremost step in curing cracked heels is exfoliation.  Fill a bathtub with lukewarm water.  Add some Epsom salt to it.  Add some shampoo to this water.  You can also add some leaves of mint or other herbs.  Soak your foot in this bathtub for 10 minutes.  With a help of pumice stone or scrubber, scrub the dry skin of the heels to get rid of dead cells.  Wash it with cold water and pat dry.  Apply any base oil to the feet.  Do this once a week.  Epsom salt will provide relaxation to the tired feet.  Mint leaves and other herbs will give freshness. 

Rice Exfoliator

Take 2-3 tablespoons of rice powder, 2 tablespoons of honey and mix well.  Soak your feet in warm water and then scrub gently with this great exfoliator.  Once the exfoliation is over, wash it off with cold water and pat dry.  Apply olive oil for moisture.  Rice will exfoliate the skin and keeps your feet soft and supple.  Olive oil prevents dryness.

Coconut Oil

Virgin coconut oil can be applied on your cracked heels every day for better results.  Warm up the coconut oil and apply directly on to the cracked heels.  This will provide good moisturization to the dry heels.  Using this remedy everyday will show visible results in healing the grooves. 

Lemons for Cracked Heels

Mix lemon juice with rose water and glycerin.  Apply this paste on the cracked foot after gentle exfoliation.  Wear socks on it and leave it overnight.  Wash it off the next morning.  The rough heels will become smooth with glycerin.  Rose water will acts as anti-inflammatory and lemon prevent further cracking of the heel.

Aloe Vera for Smoothness

Aloe vera keeps your foot hydrated.  Active ingredients in aloe vera also soothes the fissures formed due to dryness.  Soak your feet in warm water before applying aloe vera gel.  Pat dry and then apply fresh aloe vera gel to the cracked heels.  You can leave this on your heels overnight. 

Banana

Smash a big ripe banana and apply this all over the feet, side of the toes and nails also.  Massage it for few minutes.  Keep this for half an hour and then rinse with cold water.  You can do this every night and see the vast difference.  The vitamins present in it maintain the skin elasticity and makes your skin smooth.

                                

Vegetable Oil

Clean your feet with warm water and pat dry with towel.  Apply vegetable oil all over your feet including toes.  Wear socks and leave them overnight.  It contains vitamins necessary for skin conditioning.  This will moisturize your foot on whole and nourish your skin.

Sesame Oil

Apply a few drops of sesame oil to the cracked heels.  Massage it in such a way that it absorbs the oil completely.  Leave it overnight.  It efficiently treats the cracked heels.

Water and Diet

Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids always.  Eat a well-balanced diet.  Consume whole foods.  Avoid processed foods.  Avoid smoking and alcohol.

Hygiene

Always keep your feet clean from dirt.  Maintain good foot hygiene.  Avoid dryness.  Apply moisturizer regularly.