8 Amazing Remedies To Defeat Cracked Heels

Cracked heels can be a clear sign of poor foot care, dehydration, or even deeper health problems. This problem usually occurs on the outer layers of the skin on the heels, but can also penetrate deep into the  dermis and cause severe pain.

This usually happens when the skin around the heels becomes dry and aggravated by additional pressure by walking around all day. In a few cases, this problem can occur due to a lack of zinc and omega-3 fatty acids.

Whatever causes cracked heels, it is usually seen as an aesthetic and unsightly problem that can also lead to pain. Fortunately, there are plenty of home remedies and treatments that can help you treat dry or cracked skin on your heels and prevent it from developing into a more serious problem.

Lemon and glycerin treatment

This natural remedy helps to soften the skin on the heels, which significantly reduces the dryness that occurs when the skin begins to crack.

What are you doing?

• In a large bowl, add a good amount of water, sea salt, glycerin, lemon juice and rose water. Put your feet in this mixture for 15-20 minutes.
• Use a pumice stone to soften dry skin on the heels, as well as to remove any corns and hard skin.
• You can also make a mixture of the above ingredients and apply it directly on the skin of the heels. Put on socks and let this work throughout the night.

• If you repeat this treatment for 4-5 days you will notice a great improvement.

Healthy oils

Many times it is a lack of moisture and dehydration in the skin around the heel that causes it to crack. Essential oils from plants are great for retaining moisture in this area and relieving the problem.

What are you doing?

• Apply a good amount of coconut or olive oil on the heels to moisturize them.
• Wear cotton socks throughout the night to allow the oil to work while you sleep.
• Wash your feet in the morning and repeat this treatment every night.

Foot mask with banana and avocado

The mixture of bananas and avocados helps to moisturize dry skin and will help against cracked heels.

What are you doing?

• Mash a banana and a ripe avocado, and mix it into a mass. Apply this mixture on the skin of the heels, let it work approx. 30 minutes before rinsing it off.

Treatment with Vaseline and lemon juice

Vaseline and lemon juice penetrate deep into the skin, helping to soften the hard skin and significantly reduce your problem with chapped heels.

What are you doing?

• Soak the heels in warm water with a little salt for 15-20 minutes.
• Dry your feet well, then mix a tablespoon of lemon juice with a little Vaseline. Cover your feet with socks and let this mixture work all night for best effect.

Treatment with paraffin

This is an excellent remedy when cracked heels begin to give you pain or discomfort.

What are you doing?

• Mix a little paraffin wax with coconut oil or mustard, and add a little boiling water for a slightly softer mixture. Allow to cool to room temperature.
• Once the mixture has cooled, apply it to the heels. Then put on socks and let the treatment work all night.

Honey to soften cracked heels

Honey is a natural ingredient with many benefits for the skin, and helps to moisturize and soften any dry or cracked areas.

What are you doing?

• Mix a cup of honey with 1 liter of warm water.
• Soak your feet in this mixture for 15-20 minutes, while massaging them gently.

Peeling with rice flour

The exfoliating properties of rice flour help to soften the skin on cracked heels, and can improve this irritating and painful problem.

What are you doing?

• Mix two or three tablespoons of rice flour with equal parts honey, and a little apple cider vinegar.
• Put your feet in a bowl of warm water for 20 minutes before applying this exfoliating paste with a gentle, circular massage.

Scrub with oatmeal

The natural exfoliating properties of oatmeal help to  soften the skin on the heels, as well as eliminate hardness and improve the appearance of the feet.

What are you doing?

• Make a mixture using a little oatmeal and jojoba oil.
• Apply it on the affected areas using light circular motions and let it work for 10 minutes before rinsing off with warm water.