Having cracked heel is the most uncomfortable thing, especially when is summer. So, if you have this problem, you should try some home-made remedies. And the best part of this is that you don’t have to spend too much money on ingredients. Here are some easy home-made remedies that will help you to get rid off cracked heels.
Lemon
Because of the lemon’s acidity you can cure cracked heels naturally. All you have to do is to put your feet in a mix of hot water and lemon juice and if you don’t have enough time to do so, then you can directly apply lemon juice on the cracked area.
Vegetable oil
Technically, you can use any type of oil, but vegetable oil is more used because of its ease of access. The vegetable oil is a natural moisturizer and that’s why is so good to cure cracked heels. Scrub and rinse your foot with a pumice stone and then apply vegetable oil on the problematic area.
Honey
Honey is also a natural moisturizer rich in antibacterial properties. Mix warm water with one cup of honey in a bucket and dip your feet in there for about 20 minutes. After this you need to scrub gently your feet and voilà, there you have it, a softer foot.
Oatmeal
Well…this is perfect for breakfast, but you can also use it as a foot remedy. Simply mix oatmeal with jojoba oil and start scrubbing. For a better result you can leave the mixing on feet for 30 minutes. You will have softer feet and you don’t have to worry about this problem anymore.
Banana
Don’t throw away the overripe bananas, put them in the blender to create a paste. Apply it on the problematic area, but make sure you have washed your feet before. Leave the banana paste on your feet for about 15 minutes and then wash it.
Vinegar
White vinegar contains acetic acid, and this is responsible for making your feet softer. Mix ¾ cup of water and ¼ cup of vinegar with moisturizing oil and apply it on the damaged area. Remember not to apply only vinegar on your feet, this will make your feet more dry than it is already.
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