Foot Care Routine To Say Good-Bye To Cracked Heels

Hands up if you completely forget to get onboard with foot care? Same, pal, same. Sure, our twice-daily skincare routine is quite lengthy and excessive. We slash out $$$ on the latest serums, moisturisers, and peels if we think it will make our face look good. But that’s because it’s the first thing we see when we look in the mirror. However, one area in particular that we find ourselves turning a blind eye to recently is our feet.

The result? Cracked heels, flakes, and callouses. Painful and tricky to get rid of cracked heels are one of the most common yet highly uncomfortable annoyances in life we could happily do without. But, DW we’ve got your back - here’ we're listing down the step-by-step routine to get rid of cracked heels for good.

How To Heal A Cracked Heel

It’s time to spare a thought for our poor feet. If you wish to put a pep back in your step, we’re listing down a viral foot care routine that will help you bid adieu to cracked heels. 

• Step 1: Cleanse!

First thing first, start by soaking your feet in hot water and washing them with an exfoliating glove. Next, rinse them clean and give them a good scrub especially in the dry areas like the heels and under the toes. 

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• Step 2: Mask FTW!

After you are done removing all that dead skin, it is time for a foot mask. Leave the mask on for five to ten minutes before rinsing off. 

• Step 3: Butter Up!

Now is time to slather on some massage butter, which you need to rub into the skin, followed by another mask, which you can leave under socks for around 10 minutes. 

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• Step 4: Body Oil

When the 10 minutes are up, we recommend not to rinse the mask off. Instead, apply some body oil cream, followed by a body oil or moisturizing oil mist, and don’t forget to rub it between your toes. 

• Step 5: Vaseline

Next up, apply Vaseline petroleum jelly in those hard-to-reach and extra dry areas in heels and under the toes. 

Some home remedies to treat cracked heels are:

• Increased Water Intake

When you start to face cracked heel problems, that’s when you should focus on increasing your water intake. When you keep yourself hydrated, it will help in soothing your dry and cracked skin.

• Opt For Moisturising Socks

Do you want to give your heels those extra moisturising effects? Then these moisturising socks are for you! These socks will not only protect your heels but also give softening effect.

• Liquid Bandage

You can also go for a liquid bandage. This product will help you seal the wound and prevent infections.

• Shea Butter ingredient

Shea butter is one amazing ingredient which works as an excellent home remedy for treating cracked heels. It moisturises the skin and heals cracked skin too.

• Pumice Stones

You can use pumice stones that’ll help you exfoliate and remove the dead skin. All you have to do is to rub the abrasive side of pumice stones on the dry skin in circular motions. Then rinse and apply the moisturiser.

What Causes Cracked Heels?

The causes of cracked heels may not be obvious all the time since it can be a generic problem that can develop in anyone. The key thing is to get the cracked heels treated well on time so that it doesn’t further cause bleeding or pain issues. Not taking care of your skin or the feet by way of proper cleansing and applying moisturizer is the most common cause of cracked heels. This leads to the formation of callouses or thick skin around the outer edges of the heel. With activities like running, walking, or exercising, these callouses start to crack.

Some of the other factors that can cause heels to crack are changes in the weather, cold climate, wearing inappropriate footwear, walking barefoot on rough surfaces, etc.

How To Prevent Cracked Heels?

Apply foot cream or lotion every day to help keep your feet hydrated. It’s best to do this after a shower or bath when the skin is soft. File the skin on your heels at least once a week with a pumice stone. This helps remove the dry, flaky skin on your heels. Thus, preventing cracked heels. 

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