Bye bye cracked heels
Here is a simple, yet effective, home remedy which will help to make your feet smooth again
POLOKWANE – As winter approaches, many of us begin to have problems with cracked heels with the severity of the ranging from a cosmetic issue to a painful one which requires medical care.
There are numerous things which cause or contribute to the cracking of heels, like lack of moisture, improper foot care, prolonged standing on hard floors or even wearing the wrong type of shoes. Sometimes, it is medical conditions that contribute to cracked heels such as eczema, psoriasis, corns and calluses, diabetes and thyroid disease.
Here is a simple, yet effective, home remedy which will help to make your feet smooth again.
Soak your feet in warm water, avoid using hot water as it can dry your feet more. Use soap and a pumice stone to scrub your feet to remove dead skin cells. If you have an aversion to soap, however, you can alternatively add lemon juice to the water. Soak your feet for 10 to 15 minutes before scrubbing with the pumice stone.
After you have scrubbed your feet, wash you feet with clean water and pat them dry with a towel before moisturising them liberally. You have an option of using vegetable oil or Vaseline which works just as effectively.
After you have moisturised your feet, put on a pair of clean socks and leave them on overnight to help lock in the moisture.
Your feet will be noticeably softer in the morning. Repeat this process every day until you are satisfied the cracks in your heels are completely gone.
