3 Effective Home Remedies For Cracked Heels: Tips For Smooth And Healthy Feet

Our feet are the most ignored part of our body, however, they need extra care as they handle our body weight throughout the day. We spend most of our time taking care of our faces but ignore our feet leading to cracked heels. Other than ignorance, obesity, improper fitting shoes, and standing for a long duration can lead to cracked heels. Cracked heels can embarrass you when you style an open sandal or remove shoes in public. But not anymore. We have listed down some home remedies that can help you achieve smooth and healthy feet.

3 Effective Home Remedies For Cracked Heels

Here are effective home remedies for cracked heels:

Banana Mask

According to the National Library of Medicine, a Banana is rich in nutrients like vitamins A, B6 and C which makes it an excellent ingredient for cracked heels. These nutrients ensure skin hydration and improve skin elasticity. Bananas act as a natural moisturiser and prevent drying. Here’s how you can use bananas to treat cracked heels:

• Take 2 ripe bananas and make it into a smooth paste.
• Apply the paste all over your feet, including the nails and sides of the toe.
• Allow it to stay for 20 minutes and rinse off with lukewarm water.
• Repeat for two weeks for best results.

Vaseline And Lemon Juice

Vaseline’s nourishing properties are known to everyone and lemon juice is known for its acidic properties. When combined they can help treat cracked heels effectively. Here’s how you can use Vaseline and lemon juice to treat cracked heels:

• Soak your feet in lukewarm water for 15 minutes.
• Rinse and dry
• Mix one teaspoon of Vaseline and a few drops of lemon juice.
• Apply this mixture all over your feet.
• Now wear a pair of woollen socks overnight.
• Repeat the process every night for the best results.

Apply Honey

Honey is a natural moisturiser and has antiseptic properties as well. It is known to heal cracked feet. Here’s how you can use honey to treat cracked heels:

• Take one cup of honey and add it to a tub of warm water.
• Soak your feet in the water and massage gently for 20 minutes.
• Dry your feet and apply moisturiser.
• Repeat for two weeks before going to bed.

Try these home remedies for healthy feet.

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