Care for Cracked Heels

Cracked heels do not develop in one day. It is only when the cracks start to pain that we give them some attention. With little precautions cracks can be prevented.Home Remedies

Warm candle wax and pour it into the cracked feet. The warm wax may give a little burning sensation but they will help in healing of the cracks very soon. The wax fills the cracks and prevents them from expanding. The feet become softer.

Apply Vaseline to the cracks and wear socks before going to sleep. Cold cream can also be applied. Honey can also be applied on the cracks before going to bed. Cocoa butter and milk cream are equally helpful in treating cracked feet.

Soak feet in hot water for 10 to 15 minutes. Use pumice stone to scrub off the dirt from the cracks. Apply a few drops of pure coconut oil to the cracks and the areas around it. Wear socks and sleep. Do this regularly for 7 days.

Apply fresh aloe vera gel to the feet and bandage them for the night.

Developing a Routine

In order to avoid re-occurrence of cracked feet one must have a daily routine to clean the feet. Cracked feet occur due to lack of cleanliness from a very long time. By the end of the day, wash your feet thoroughly using a foot cleaning stone and soap.

Apply small amount of foot lotion or cold cream. Do not leave the feet dry. Dry feet will get cracked very easily.

Feet bear weight of the entire body. They too need a break once in a while. Pamper your feet with a pedicure after every 15 days. You may even do it at home by soaking feet in hot water in which Epsom salt has been dissolved. Mash ripe bananas or papaya and add honey to it. Massage this mixture on the feet. Wash after 20 minutes.

Choice of Foot Wear

If one wears a foot wear of smaller size than the actual foot size then cracked feet will occur. If your feet crack often then choose foot wear that will keep your feet covered. Try wearing thin sock along with foot wear.