DIY Ways To Treat Cracked Heels At Home

Cracked feet are unsightly and painful.People suffering from cracked feet or heel fissures usually hide their feet in stuffy shoes.

Aside from the physical embarrassment of the condition, most people who have dry feet and cracked heels complain of some level of discomfort like pain, bleeding, and a host of other nightmares in between.

Fortunately, there are wonderful natural remedies that are sure to soothe and soften your dry feet.Some of these remedies can be found in your kitchen, and you can whip up a cure for dry feet and cracked heels in no time at all.

Lemon and Coconut Oil

Ingredients

One big lemon
A pair of socks
Coconut oil

Method

- Take the whole lemon and cut it in half
- Squeeze the juice out of both halves, but leave the pulp inside
- Take the two lemon halves and place your heel in each one
- Put on socks to hold the lemon halves firmly against your heels
- Leave the lemons pressed to your heels for about thirty minutes
- Pull off the socks and discard the lemon halves
- Rub coconut oil on your feet.

Papaya Lemon Foot Mask

Ingredients

Fresh papaya
Lemon juice

Method

- Crush the flesh of the papaya to make a smooth pulp
- Mix the pulp with lemon juice
- Apply the mixture to your cracked feet and leave it on for 15 – 20 minutes
- Rinse off and towel dry

Shea Butter Foot Rub

Ingredients

1-2 spoonsful of organic shea butter
A pair of socks

Method

- Rub shea butter on your feet and massage till your skin absorbs the butter
- Pull on your socks and leave overnight.

Lemon Foot Soak

Ingredients

Lemon
Warm water
Pumice stone
Towel

Method

- Add lemon juice to warm water (water should not be very hot)
- Soak your feet in the water for 10-15 minutes
- Once your heels have softened, scrub with the pumice stone
- Rinse out your feet and pat dry with a towel.

Honey Foot Softener

Ingredients

1 cup of honey
Warm water

Method

- Add one cup of honey to half bucket of warm water
- Soak your feet for about 15-20 minutes
- Scrub gently to reveal softer feet.