9 Best Tips to Get Rid of Cracked Heels

Cracked heels bar people from engaging in other activities. Some people experience pain on their heels. Cracked heel is also called heel fissures. Anyone can be affected by cracked heels regardless of his/her age. This condition is caused by a lack of enough moisture on the feet. Here are some other causes of cracked heels:

Long term use of harsh soaps
Standing straight for numerous hours
Obesity
Wearing wrong footwear for a long period
Being exposed to water for a long period
Cold weather
Medical conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disease and psoriasis, among others

Here are some tips on how to get rid of cracked heels fast:

{ 1 } Thorough Scrubbing

A thorough scrubbing is one of the simplest and easiest ways of getting rid of cracked heels within the shortest time possible. Scrubbing helps remove the dead skin around your heels.

Dead skin is mostly caused by cracked heels. Continuous removal of dead skin, in the long run, gets rid of cracked feet. You should soak your feet in warm and soapy soap before scrubbing. This softens your skin, making it easy to remove the dead skin. Foot scrubbing is recommended before bedtime.

Add some warm water to a basin or foot tub. Mix the water with some liquid soap.
Soak your feet in the water for half an hour.
Gently rub your cracked heels with a pumice stone. Pumice stone makes it easy to remove dead skin.
Dry your feet with a towel.
Feel free to apply some foot cream or a moisturizer. Repeat this procedure until your cracked heels completely heel.

{ 2 } The Use of Glycerin-Rosewater

A combination of glycerin-rosewood helps get rid of cracked heels within a short period. Glycerin is a renowned natural moisturizer. A mixture of rosewater and glycerin can give you a soft and smooth heel. It will also get rid of cracks. You need lemon juice, glycerin, pumice stone, rosewater, salt and enough warm water.

Take some glycerin and mix it with some rosewater. Afterwards, blend some fresh lemon juice. Add the fresh lemon juice to the mixture. Add some warm water and salt before soaking your feet for roughly thirty minutes. This makes the dead skin on your heels loosen up faster.

Take a pumice stone and gently rub it against your feet. This makes it easy to get rid of the dead skin.
Use a dry towel to dry your feet before applying glycerin. You are encouraged to use glycerin and rosewater at night before going to bed. Repeat this procedure until the cracks on your heel completely heal.

{ 3 } The Use of Coconut Oil

Coconut is one of the ancient natural remedies used to get rid of cracked heels fast. This oil contains both antibacterial and antifungal properties. This is what enables coconut oil to get rid of cracked heels.

Coconut oil performs its function by removing any form of infection on your cracked heels. Consequently, it also helps moisturize your feet. This helps get rid of cracks on your feet. Some people attain results almost immediately after using coconut oil, whereas others take time.

Simply soak your feet on some warm water. Let your feet soak for roughly twenty minutes. This makes your dead skin soft. Use a pumice stone to gently remove dead skin on your feet. Allow your feet to properly dry before applying coconut oil on your entire feet. Wear socks on both feet overnight before washing off the oil in the morning.
Use coconut oil every day until you attain your desired results.

{ 4 } Apple Cider VinegarApple cider vinegar is commonly used to relieve various skin problems. This vinegar has helped numerous people with their cracked heels. There are two ways apple cider vinegar can be used to get rid of cracked heels within the shortest time possible.

The first technique entails mixing a reasonable amount of apple cider vinegar on an equal amount of water. Mix the solution before placing your feet in the solution for fifteen minutes or so. Start peeling off dead skin by using a pumice stone. Afterwards, dry off your feet before applying some moisturizer.

Alternatively, you can make a natural scrub. Simply take some small amounts of coarse rice flour, apple cider vinegar and some raw honey. Mix these ingredients to attain a thick paste.

You should also add some small amounts of olive oil to the mixture. Clean your entire feet with plain water. Use a towel to thoroughly dry your feet before applying the paste on your feet.

Massage your feet using this paste for five minutes. Afterwards, wash off the paste with some warm water before applying some moisturizer. Repeat this procedure thrice a week.

{ 5 } OatmealDon’t spend a lot of money on cosmetic products to help you deal with cracked heels. Instead, consider oatmeal. Oatmeal can be used as a natural scrubbing remedy for your feet. It can help you get rid of cracked heels within a short period.

This natural scrub remedy can help you treat your cracked heels by removing all dead skin cells on your feet. Oatmeal also helps keep your feet moisturized.

Start off by crushing a reasonable amount of oatmeal into powder form. Add some small amount of jojoba oil and form some thick paste. Apply the thick paste on your clean feet. Leave the past untouched for roughly thirty minutes before washing it off with some cold water. Repeat this procedure until all cracks on your heel vanish away.

Alternatively, you can mix some powdered oatmeal with some flour, honey and olive oil. Thoroughly mix these ingredients to attain a thick paste. Apply this paste on your clean feet and give it some time to perform its magic. Rinse it off with some clean water. Here, you are free to apply moisturizer on your feet.

{ 6 } Banana
Banana is a renowned fruit across the globe. It is not only healthy and tasty. This fruit can also help you deal with cracked heels. The intensity of cracked heels depends on how long it will take to get rid of this condition. Overripe bananas are recommended in this process. They will help you attain quick results.

You can either blend or crush your overripe banana to attain a thick paste. Add some avocado to the paste to make your paste more effective. Thoroughly mix this paste and apply it to your cracked feet. Leave the paste alone for roughly fifteen minutes before washing it off after fifteen minutes.

Apply this banana paste as many times as you deem necessary until you attain your desired results. Lastly, you are encouraged to wash your feet and properly dry them before applying the paste.

{ 7 } LemonLemon is known to contain some sort of acidic components. This is the reason lemon juice is used in getting rid of cracked heels within the shortest time possible. It performs this function by getting rid of dead skin cells as a result of cracked heels. Lemon juice also softens your skin.

Boil some warm water before adding some lemon juice inside it. Move and soak your feet inside the mixture for roughly ten minutes or more. Afterwards, start scrubbing your feet to remove the dead skin cells. You can either use a pumice stone or a brush to get rid of this dead skin.

Go on and clean your feet. Use a towel to dry them. Feel free to use a moisturizer.

Alternatively, you can use mix your lemon juice with some petroleum jelly. Clean your feet before applying the mixture on your cracked heels. Leave it for some minutes before washing it off with some lukewarm water. Continue with this process until you attain your desired results.

{ 8 } Mentholated RubThe mentholated rub is another home cure remedy you can seek to help you with your cracked heels. This product contains a high percentage of essential oils. These essential oils have for years been used to get rid of toenail fungus and cracked heels within a short period.

Start off by cleaning your feet and drying them well with a soft towel. Commence and apply some mentholated rub on your feet. Rub it on your cracked heels before wearing socks. Sleep with the mentholated rub on your feet. Wash it off in the morning. This routine should be repeated on a daily basis until your cracked heels completely heal.

{ 9 } The Use of Epsom Salt

Are you looking for a quick solution for your cracked heels? If yes, consider using Epsom salt. Epsom salt helps get rid of cracked heels by promoting circulation. Additionally, the magnesium found on this compound improves the skin health of your feet. It also helps eliminate toxins on your feet.

Place some warm water in a foot tub before adding a reasonable amount of Epsom salt.
Soak both your feet inside warm water for a few minutes before gently rubbing them against a pumice stone. This helps get rid of dead skin cells.
Dry your feet after scrubbing with a towel.
Feel free to use a moisturizer.

Use any of the above tips to get rid of your cracked heels.

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