Dry and cracked heels are the worst nightmares for most of the women. The skin of the feet tends to become dry as some times we don’t give attention to them and they get cracks.

There may be many reasons for cracked heels but mainly there are reasons such as lack of miniaturization, over exposure to the pollution and also some medical conditions like eczema, diabetes, thyroid and psoriasis, which leads to dry and cracked feet. Lets move on to some simple home remedies you can try to get rid of cracked heels.

Simple Home Remedies For Cracked Heels

 

There are some home remedies to treat cracked heels.

1. Lemon, salt, glycerin, rose water mask

You need:

• 1 tbsp salt
• ½ cup lemon juice
• 2 tbsp glycerine
• 2 tbsp rose water
• warm water

How to use:

• Take a bucket or a small tub and add all the ingredients.
• Soak your feet for about 15-20 minutes.
• Scrub them with a pumice stone.
• Mix 1 tsp of glycerin with lemon juice and rose water.
• Apply on cracked area and sleep.

Frequency:

Repeat it for a few days.

Why?

The acidic properties of lemon juice heal the rough and dry skin. Along with lemon, glycerin and rose water are very effective to treat cracked heels.

2.Vegetable oil

You need:

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil.

How to use:

• Wash your feet and dry them completely.
• Apply a layer of vegetable oil and wear socks.
• Leave it overnight.

Frequency:

Do this daily at night.

Why?

The fats in the vegetable oil nourish the skin and cracked heels.

3.Banana and avocado mask

You need:

• 1 ripe banana
• ½ avocado

How to use:

• Blend both the ingredients.
• Apply it on your feet and cracked heels.
• Keep this mask for 15-20 minutes
• Wash with lukewarm water.

Frequency:

Do this twice per week.

Why?

Avocado is rich in vitamins, essential oils, and fats that repair dry skin. Whereas banana is a great way to moisturize dry skin.

4.Vaseline and lemon juice

You need:

• 1 tsp Vaseline
• 4-5 drops of lemon juice

How to use:

• Soak your feet in warm water for 20 minutes to soften them.
• Dry them completely and apply Vaseline mixed with lemon juice.
• Keep it overnight and wash it in the morning.

Frequency:

Do this daily until you see the results.

Why?

Acidic properties of lemon juice and moisturizing properties of Vaseline works great to heal cracked heels.

5.Honey 

You need:

• 1 cup honey
• Warm water.

How to use:

• In half of a bucket mix one cup of honey.
• Soak your feet for 15-20 minutes.
• Scrub it gently.

Frequency:

You can do this on a regular basis.

Why?

Honey is a natural antiseptic to treat dry skin and also best for treating cracked heels.

6.Olive oil 

You need:

•  1 tbsp olive oil

How to use:

• Apply some olive oil on your feet and massage for 20 minutes.
• Wear socks and wash them after an hour.

Frequency:

Do this daily.

Why?

Olive oil had has nourishing properties and can do a miracle or cracked heels.

7.Coconut oil

You need:

• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• A pair of socks

How to use:

• Apply the oil on your feet and massage for 5 minutes.
• Wear socks and sleep.
• Wash it in the morning.

Frequency:

Repeat this for a few days.

Why?

Coconut oil hydrate the dry and patchy skin. It also removes all the dead skin cells.

8.Aloe Vera Gel 

You need:

• Aloe Vera gel
• Lukewarm water

How to use:

• Soak your feet in water for a few minutes and pat dry your feet.
• Apply aloe vera gel and wear socks.
• Leave it overnight.

Frequency:

Repeat this every night for a week to see the difference.

Why?

Aloe vera soothes and repairs the dry and dead skin. The presence of amino acids are responsible for skin softening action.

9.Vitamin E oil 

You need:

• 3-4 vitamin E capsules

How to use:

• Pork the capsules and extract the oil from it.
• Apply this oil on your cracked heels and dry area.
• Massage it for 1 minute.

Frequency:

Do this 2-3 times a day.

Why?

Vitamin E oil hydrate and nourish the skin and make it soft smooth.there are many more benefits of Vitamin E oil for skin, hair, and health.

10.Shea butter

You need:

• 1-2 tbsp organic shea butter
• A pair of socks

How to use:

• Apply shea butter on your feet for 1 or 2 minutes so that it gets absorbed into the skin easily.
• Wear socks and keep them overnight.

Frequency:

Do this for a few nights.

Why?

Shea butter is known to moisturize and to hydrate the dry skin. It also has healing properties which heals the cracked heels.

11.Listerine soak

You need:

• 1 cup Listerine
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 2 cups of water
• Pumice stone

How to use:

• Soak your feet in the liquid mix including all the above-mentioned ingredients for 10-15 minutes.
• Remove your feet from water and scrub them gently with a pumice stone.
• Rinse with water and pat dry.

Frequency:

Repeat this daily for 6-7 days.

Why?

Soaking your feet in Listerine will soften the dead skin and make it easy to remove it.

12.Pumice stone

You need:

• Pumice stone
• Warm water

How to use:

• Soak your feet in warm water for 15 minutes.
• Scrub your feet with the help of a pumice stone.
• Rinse your feet with water, pat dry them and moisturize them.

Frequency:

Do this daily.

Why?

The rough surface of the pumice stone helps to remove the dead skin from our feet and make them soft.

13.Sesame oil 

You need:

• 4-5 drops of sesame oil.

How to use:

• Apply sesame oil on your heels and dry area.
• Massage it well until all the oil absorbed into the skin and after that wear socks.

Frequency:

Do this every night before going to sleep.

Why? 

Sesame oil considers being the most hydrating and nourishing oil, which helps in softening the skin.

14.Lemon and milk cream 

You need:

• 1 tbsp of milk cream
• 4-5 drops of lemon juice

How to use:

• Mix both the ingredients and massage it on your feet until it absorbed by the skin.
• Leave it for 10 minutes.
• Wash with lukewarm water.

Frequency:

Do this once every day.

Why?

Milk cream is so hydrating in nature that it nourishes the super dry skin and make it soft. Lemon is good to heal any kind of infection.

15.Epsom salt 

You need:

• ½ cup Epsom salt
• Warm water
• Bucket

How to use:

• Fill the bucket with warm water and add Epsom salt.
• Soak your feet for 15-20 minutes and gently scrub your feet with a pumice stone.

Frequency:

Do this twice or thrice a week.

Why?

Epsom salt softens and smoothes the skin and also soothes tired feet.

16.Oatmeal 

You need:

• 1 tbsp oatmeal in powder form
• 4-5 drops of olive oil

How to use:

• Mix the powdered oatmeal with olive oil to make a paste.
• Apply it on your cracked heels and leave it for 30 minutes.
• Wash it with normal water.

Frequency:

Do this on every alternative day.

Why?

Oatmeal has anti-inflammatory properties and moisturizing nature which help to remove dead skin and make it soft.

17.Rice flour 

You need:

• 2-3 tbsp ground rice
• 1 tsp honey
• 3-4 drops of apple cider vinegar

How to use:

• Take the ground rice and add a few drops of honey and apple cider vinegar to make a thick paste.
• You can also add a few drops of olive oil or almond oil if your feet are extremely dry and cracked.
• Apply it for 20 minutes and wash it off with lukewarm water.

Frequency:

Do this twice a week.

Why?

Rice flour exfoliate and purifies the skin and makes it smooth like satin and soft.

18.Apple cider vinegar 

You need:

• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• Warm water
• Bucket

How to use:

• Fill enough water in the bucket and add apple cider vinegar into it.
• Soak your feet in this water for 15 minutes.
• Remove the dead skin with a pumice stone.

Frequency:

Do this on alternative days.

Why?

The mineral acidic properties of ACV soften the dead skin and make it easy to remove it. It also helps with tired feet.

19.Baking soda 

You need:

• 3 tbsp baking soda
• Warm water
• Pumice stone

How to use:

• Fill 2/3 of the bucket with warm water and add baking soda.
• Mix them really well.
• Soak your feet for 10-15 minutes.
• Scrub them gently with a pumice stone to remove the dead skin cells.
• Wash them with clean water and moisturize.

Frequency:

Do this twice a week.

Why?

Baking soda is mainly used to exfoliate. It removes all the dead skin and makes it soft.

20.Tea tree oil 

You need:

• 5-6 drops of tea tree oil
• 1 tbsp coconut oil or olive oil
• Socks

How to use:

• Mix tea tree oil with coconut oil or olive oil.
• Massage your feet for 1 or 2 minutes.
• Wear socks and sleep.

Frequency:

Do this every night until you see results.

Why?

Tea tree cleanses and conditions the skin and also makes it soft.

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With proper care and attention, it takes 7 to 14 days to make a difference for the cracked heels. Do follow these remedies and see the difference, also make your foot beautiful. If you liked the article and felt it helpful do leave your comment below and share it with your friends, Thank You.

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Disclaimer: Please note that This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The information provided above is not a substitute for any professional medical advice. We always suggest you talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of any treatment.