Treat Heel Cracks In A Few Days

Cracks in the heels are a sign of dry, poorly cared for feet. There are a few different health problems that can cause heel cracking, but it is usually due to the use of open sandals or walking barefoot. During the summer, the problem is often at its most visible and worst.

The medical name for strain cracking is heel sprain. The skin of the heel becomes hard and thick and can crack even painfully. In severe cases, cracks in the heels penetrate even deep into the skin layers and cause bleeding, pain and inflammation.

Many ignore foot problems, as few stare at their soles or pay much attention to their feet. As a result, cracking and drought can get serious even before anything is done.

Fortunately, there are many ways to treat dry and hardened skin. The skin of the heels can be quickly healed by moisturizing and exfoliating it.

Treat heel cracks in a few days

Foot bath

Perform an emollient foot bath every night before going to bed. Swim your feet in warm water for 15-20 minutes, then rub the heels with pumice. Avoid touching and rubbing the cracks with the stone, gently go through all other areas.

The goal is to gently remove dead skin cells that accumulate in the area of ​​induration and cause dryness. Finally, rinse your feet and apply a moisturizing, thick cream to the heels. Pull on cotton socks to let the moisturizer work overnight and not mess up the sheets.

Repeat the treatment every day until the cracks in the heels begin to heal and the hardened skin has disappeared. Once the cracks have healed, it is still advisable to do foot baths, peeling and moisturizing from time to time to prevent the problem from recurring.

Avocado-banana cream

This cream made from banana and avocado deeply moisturizes, treats and repairs. It softens hard skin and removes dry skin.

Ingredients

• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 ripe banana

How is the treatment prepared?

Cut the avocado in half, remove the stone and scrape the flesh into a bowl with a spoon. Add the banana and turn into a smooth paste. Apply the cream to the heels like a mask. Wrap your feet in plastic wrap and let the treatment soak for half an hour, finally rinse with warm water.

For best results, you can repeat the treatment at least three times a week.

Lemon peel

This natural treatment exfoliates dead skin cells and softens the hard skin of the heels.

If your heels crack badly, we do not recommend using this treatment ; the lemon stings disgustingly when it gets into the wounds. Try other treatments first, and once the heel cracks have healed, you can try the lemon peel.

Ingredients

• Juice of one lemon
• 50 grams of sugar

How is the treatment prepared?

Form a granular mixture of sugar and lemon. Dampen your feet with warm water and rub the mixture in a circular motion on the heels. Go through the heels properly, leave on for 10 minutes and rinse. Sugar crystals exfoliate hardened skin cells, lemon softens and cares for the skin.

Repeat the treatment three times a week and you will start to see results.

Coconut oil

This natural and deliciously scented oil is perfect for skin care. Coconut oil treats dry skin gently, making it especially suitable for treating dry and hardened heels.

The antibacterial property of the oil prevents foot fungus, bad odor and nail fungus. Coconut oil moisturizes effectively, it penetrates deep into the skin and makes it soft and smooth.

How is the treatment prepared?

This is one of the easiest forms of treatment; you only need coconut oil! Just take a few drops of oil and rub it on the hardened skin properly. Pull on the cotton socks and allow the oil to soak up.

Perform the treatment twice a day every day until the skin begins to soften.

Cocoa butter

Just like coconut oil, cocoa butter is also suitable for skin care and relieves dryness effectively.

This is how you use cocoa butter

Buy high quality cocoa butter from a health food store or pharmacy, apply to the heels every night before bed, let it soak overnight.

Other tips for treating cracked heels

All of the above treatments are suitable for softening, rejuvenating and smoothing the skin of your heels, as long as you use them regularly. Depending on the severity of the problem, a few treatments may be enough.

The effectiveness of treatments is also based on taking care of other factors. So be sure to take better care of your feet and keep in mind the following tips:

• Keep your feet clean and dry. 
• At the end of a long day, you can swim your feet in the warm water.
• Remember to exfoliate and moisturize your feet regularly. When the skin stays soft, it does not crack and dry.
• Avoid wearing tight and squeezing shoes. Do not expose your feet to severe changes in temperature and constant humidity.
• Do not walk barefoot for long distances.
• Moisten your feet after the shower and apply antibacterial powder to prevent foot fungus and odors.