Cracked heels can be a hazard and cause of social embarrassment. So, soak your feet in lukewarm water for around 15 minutes, then scrub using a loofah. This will peel away the dead skin and help in the regrowth of new cells.
- Cracked heels can be caused due to prolonged standing, obesity, skin conditions, calluses or wearing open back shoes or sandals
- Always make sure to hydrate your skin by drinking plenty of water, applying moisturizer and a banana and avocado-based mask





- Prolonged standing, especially on hard floors
- Wearing shoes or sandals with open back
- Having calluses
- Obesity, which increases pressure on heels
- Skin conditions, such as athlete's foot, psoriasis, or eczema
Drink Plenty of Water- Water keeps your body hydrated. Drinking 3-4 liters of water per day is a must. This will keep the body hydrated and help to treat cracked heels since cracked heels occur due to dryness so water intake is a must.
Soak your feet- By adding a few lemon drops in lukewarm water and soaking the feet in it for around 15 minutes. Then scrub the feet using a loofah or soft brush, peeling away the dead skin and leading to the regrowth of new cells.
Use a Pumice Stone- Try using a pumice stone while taking shower thrice a week, don't overuse it. This will help to remove dead skin cells and maintain your feet soft.
Use Petroleum Jelly- Petroleum jelly helps to deeply moisturize your heels and also keeps your skin soft. Apply before going to bed and wear socks to lock its moisture.
Use Coconut oil/Shea Butter- Apply coconut oil or Shea butter after soaking your feet. Coconut oil contains Vitamin E which will really help to get rid of cracked heels. Shea butter is rich in Vitamin A, E, and F that soothes and heals rough dry skin.
To start, prepare a mixture of ripe bananas and avocados. Apply the paste on the chapped skin of the heels. Leave on for half an hour and then rinse.
Cracked heels can be treated easily with these remedies. Along with them, wear the correct size of footwear and keep the feet covered and moisturized.
Source-IANS