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Hacks For Cracked Heels: With the dry months ahead, it is important to nourish your body with abundant moisturisation to repair and rejuvenate the skin. Cracked heels are one of the major problems that almost all of us experience during winter. It is usually when the skin around your heels becomes thick and dry, it can be a sign of a cracked heel. Not only cracked heels make you look unpleasant but also increase feelings of discomfort and low confidence. Cracked heels can be treated by paying more attention and using ample amounts of moisturisation. Here are quick hacks that you can practise to heal and repair your cracked and dry heels.

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Remedies For Cracked Heels

1. Soaking And Exfoliation

One of the best ways to repair cracked heels is soaking and exfoliation. Take some lukewarm water in a bucket and add liquid soap to it. Now, soak your feet into lukewarm water for about 20 minutes. You can use a foot scrubber to scrub the dry areas of your feet and pat your dry feet with a soft towel. After this, make sure to apply a foot balm or moisturiser to allow repair of the cracked heels.

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2. Coconut Oil

One can also use coconut oil to prevent cracked heels. Coconut oil is known to be a natural moisturiser that locks moisture inside the skin and softens your heels. The anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties of coconut oil retain moisture and heal cracked heels.

3. Moisturisation

Apply good amounts of moisturisation over your cracked heel (Image Credits: Canva)

Moisturisation is essential if you are struggling with dry and cracked heels. Apply good amounts of moisturisation to your clean heels to protect them against dryness and cracking. The best time to apply moisturiser to cracked heels is before going to bed as you do not step on the floor for the next 7-8 hours, which allows the heels to repair and heal fast.

4. Honey

Another effective remedy to heal cracked heels is using honey. The antibacterial and antimicrobial properties of honey help to keep your feet soft and moisturised. Honey is considered a natural antiseptic that aids in cracked heel repair.

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5. Protect Your Heels

According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AAD), during the day, apply a liquid bandage over the cracks in your heels to create a protective barrier, which can help reduce pain, speed up healing, and stop germs from entering your skin.

 

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


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