New Delhi: The changing season brings in comfort, warmth and cosiness with it also brings in a lot of difficulties and changes that are not suitable for every age or every skin type. People with soft and sensitive skin may face a lot of issues like cracked skin and heels. Cracked heels can be a common issue, especially for those who spend a lot of time on their feet or live in dry climates. This condition can lead to discomfort and sometimes even pain, making it important to address the problem promptly.
Cracked heels are mostly an outcome of lack of moisture, which leads to dry and rough skin and at times it cracks so much that it starts bleeding too. However, one effective way to say goodbye to cracked heels and yellow to soft, nourished feet is a few home remedies that have always come in handy for such problems.
Check these effective home remedies for cracked heels. Say hello to soft feet and goodbye to bad feet days.
Apply warm oil every day at night to your feet and massage gently. Make sure to cover them overnight with socks. The nourishing properties of coconut help to heal cracked heels and prevent them from getting damaged further.
Vaseline contains intense hydration which makes it ideal for applying to cracked heels. If mixed with lemon juice it can work as a magical potent.
Mash a ripe banana and apply it to your cracked heels for 30 minutes before rinsing. The nutrients in bananas nourish and soften the skin.
Use fresh aloe vera gel directly on your heels and leave it overnight for maximum absorption. Aloe vera’s soothing properties help repair damaged skin. Make sure to only use fresh aloe vera gel for its antifungal and soothing properties as well.
Mix honey with warm water, dip a cotton ball and apply it on your cracked heel areas. Let it keep for one night and wash it off in the morning, repeating this every day can help in repair and provide nourishment too.
Incorporating these home remedies into your routine can significantly improve the condition of your cracked heels.