Cracked heel is a common problem that people experience. This can sometimes be uncomfortable when walking because of itchiness and peeling skin. Your feet feels so rough and the cracked heel can sometimes be painful if the crack has gone deep in your skin.
There are a lot of causes why your heels crack, Doctor Asky shares on his Facebook page. This includes long hours of standing, wearing improper footwear, feet exposure to water frequently, and being overweight.
Prevention of this feet problem may not be easy if it is caused by your physical weight, but there are some tips to help minimize the cracks and heal it over time.
- Soaking and scrubbing the dead skin before sleeping
This is the most common remedy posted by Top 10 Home Remedies. Preparing a tub of warm water and mix some liquid soap in it. Soak your feet for 15-20 minutes. This will soften the cracked dead skin and will be easier to remove.
After soaking, scrub your feet or heel with pumice stone to get rid of the dead skin. Dry your feet and apply some skin moisturizer. For best results, you may need to wear a pair of socks during sleep. Repeat the process daily until the cracks are healed.
- Wash and apply vegetable oil
Wash your feet and make sure it is clean. Dry your feet and apply vegetable oil. Try to massage your feet with the oil to allow absorption. Wear a pair of socks to keep your feet moist. This will show a positive result after few days.
- Paraffin wax with mustard oil
Before sleeping, prepare a melted paraffin wax and try to mix a little amount of mustard oil to it. Apply it on the cracks in your feet and leave it overnight. In 10-15 days of continuous application, this will provide you a very desirable result.
- Feet moisturizers available in stores
If you don't have the time to prepare those natural and easy mixture of remedies, you have the option to buy feet moisturizers that are available in the stores but these can be costly. This is a hassle free option and saves you a lot of time
- Eating right. Food that contains Zinc, Iron, Calcium and Omega-3 fatty acids can help prevent heel cracking
Cracked heels can also be linked with several vitamin deficiency. These vitamins and minerals helps you maintain a good skin health and avoid skin dehydration. This would be the last option if you are looking for a long term treatment.
