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Home Remedies For Cracked And Dry Heels: Do you witness dry, cracked heels during the winter season? Having dry heels might make you feel irritated and less confident. You can permanently eliminate this problem by using some simple and effective home remedies, such as regular foot soaks in warm water with a small amount of soap to help soften the skin, or foot scrubs or pumice stones to remove dead skin cells to encourage smoother heels.

Additionally, moisturizing is very important, so before going to bed, use petroleum jelly or a thick foot lotion and wear cotton socks to keep the moisture locked in all night. So make your feet look better and softer by including these home remedies in your daily pampering sessions.

Coconut Oil

Do you know that using coconut oil is the best remedy for dry heels? Coconut oil is well-known for having antibacterial and antifungal qualities. Not only that, but this magical oil is good for hydrating your dry, cracked heels. You can massage your foot for around five minutes with five to six drops of coconut oil. You will see results if you follow this simple trick for one week on a regular basis.

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Aloe Vera Gel

Aloe vera gel is loaded with so many vitamins like A, C, and E. All of them are efficient foot care home remedies. You should soak your feet in warm water and then use a pumice stone to scrub them. Next, apply the aloe vera gel and lock in the moisture by wearing socks. After that, wash your feet with lukewarm water in the morning. Repeat this process every night for four to five days.

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Vaseline

Vaseline is something that is available at every Indian home, especially during the winter season. Applying Vaseline to your feet after adding five drops of lemon juice. After applying this treatment to your cracked feet, put on cotton socks. After which leave it overnight and wash it the next morning. This will support the shedding of skin cells and the regeneration of new ones.

Banana Mask

Bananas are a natural skin moisturizer with vitamins A, B6, and C. Bananas also support the hydration and suppleness of the skin. All you have to do is mash a ripe banana into a paste, apply it to your feet, wait 30 minutes for it to dry, and then wash it with regular water. You will see the effects if you begin using this procedure twice a week.

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Baking Soda

Baking soda is a natural exfoliator that eliminates dead skin cells as well as body odour. To do this, combine three tablespoons of baking soda with warm water, let your feet soak for fifteen minutes, then use a pumice stone to clean them and rinse with regular water.

 

(Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.)

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