For most of us, cracked heels are inherently considered a pesky winter season problem. However, extreme workouts, dry indoor air, and improper footwear can lead to cracked and painful heels. Besides being unappealing to some, cracked heels are also very painful and can be caused all year round. Just as we spend hours going through the skincare aisle for our face and body, it is time to take time out and reach for the foot cream. But fret not; if you are unsure which cream to invest in, we have five excellent fixes out of your kitchen that will heal your cracked heels.
Here are some remedies to heal your cracked heels.
1. Banana Paste
Loaded with vitamins A, B6, and C and potassium benefits, the banana is a natural moisturizer that can keep your skin well-moisturized and prevent skin drying.
Ingredients to use:
Two ripe bananas and a few drops of coconut oil.
Method:
- Mash the bananas into a smooth paste and add a few drops of coconut oil.
- Apply the paste all across your feet and nails and let it stay for 30 minutes before you rinse it off.
- Repeat this for at least two weeks before bed for the best results.
2. Honey
A natural antiseptic, honey is excellent for healing cracked heels and freeing them from germs. Being a humectant, honey can moisturize your feet to rejuvenate your ailing skin.
Ingredients
Method:
- Mix the honey in a tub of warm water.
- Clean the feet and massage the honey water gently for 20 minutes.
- Once done, dry your feet and follow up with a moisturizer.
3. Virgin Coconut Oil
Known for its cure-all properties, natural coconut oil is good at absorbing into the skin and penetrating through deep layers to give you moisturized and healthy skin.
Ingredients
2 to 3 tablespoons of coconut oil.
Method:
- Gently clean and pat dry your feet thoroughly.
- Apply a generous layer of coconut oil all over your feet and toes.
- Repeat this daily before going to bed to heal the cracked heels. Wear clean, comfortable socks and leave them overnight.
4. Use Coco Soul foot cream and lemon juice
You can rely on Coco Soul’s foot cream when moisturizing foot cream. Blended with the goodness of neem, peppermint oil, and virgin king coconut oil, this foot cream penetrates your skin to free you from cracked heels.
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 pumps of Coco Soul foot cream
- Sea salts
- Tub of warm water
Method:
- Soak your feet in warm water with sea salts for about 15 minutes to soften the dry skin.
- Apply Coco Soul foot cream thoroughly onto your feet and toenails.
- Wear a pair of comfortable woolen socks and leave them on overnight.
5. Rice flour, honey, and vinegar
Rice flour is great at exfoliating your skin and can slough off dead skin layers on your cracked heels. Honey is a natural antiseptic, and vinegar is a mild acid to moisturize your skin.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp rice flour
- 1 tsp honey
- 5-6 drops of vinegar
Method:
- Make a scrub by mixing all the ingredients to form a thick paste.
- Soak your feet in lukewarm water for 10 minutes, dry, and gently scrub using the mixture to clear off the dead skin.
- Repeat this process 2-3 times a week.
Foot care routine to follow regularly:
- Soak your feet in warm water when your feet are extra tired.
- Gently rub the heels with a pumice stone to remove dead skin cells.
- Massage a foot crack cream regularly before hitting the bed.
- Never ignore dry, cracked heels; if left unattended, your dead skin can get thicker and cause more pain.
