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15 Incredible Natural Home Remedies For Cracked Heels!


Sucharitha V

Updated At  12 Sep 22


Do you want to treat cracked heels? Do you want to get soft and beautiful feet? Then, use these effective home remedies!

    

15 Best Home Remedies For Cracked Heels

 

olive oil

 

1- Olive oil

Olive oil is going to nourish your feet and keep it soft.

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of olive oil

How to: Wash your feet and scrub your feet with a pumice stone. Towel dry your feet and then apply olive oil on your feet generously. Let it sink in and then wear socks. Leave them on overnight.

Frequency: Do this every night until your heels are healthy again.

Why it works: Olive oil is rich in omega 6 and 3 fatty acids, which can nourish your skin. It also has anti-oxidants to keep your skin healthy.

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castor oil

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2- Castor Oil

Use castor oil for soft and smooth feet!

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of castor oil

How to: Wash your feet and then take a pumice stone to exfoliate your feet. Apply castor oil on your feet and massage it until it sinks in. Wear a socks and let it rest for a night.

Frequency: Do this every night until your heels are soft.

Why it works: Castor oil is a humectant which will moisturize your cracked heels and heal your skin.

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coconut oil

 

3- Coconut Oil

Coconut oil can help you get healed skin instantly!

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of coconut oil

How to: Wash your feet and exfoliate it with a pumice stone. Apply coconut oil on your feet and let it sink in. Apply socks on your feet and then let it rest overnight.

Frequency: Do this every night until your heels are soft.

Why it works: Coconut oil has properties to moisturize your skin and it has anti-oxidants to heal your skin.

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rose water

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4- Rose water

Feel luxurious and relaxed by trying out a rose water soak

Ingredients: A small basin of rose water

How to: Take a small basin of rose water, which would accommodate your feet. Soak your feet in it for 20 minutes and then dry your feet with a towel.

Frequency: Do this twice every week.

Why it works: Rose water has soothing and calming properties. It will also hydrate your skin and keep it soft.

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aloe vera gel

 

5- Aloe Vera gel

Use this magical ingredient to heal your feet.

Ingredients: Aloe Vera gel

How to: Wash and scrub your feet with a pumice stone. Apply aloe Vera gel on your heels and massage it for 2 minutes. Wear socks and leave it on your feet overnight.

Frequency: Do this every night until your heels are soft.

Why it works: Aloe Vera has amino acids which can soften your skin and it has healing properties.

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epson salt

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6- Epsom Salt

Try out this old yet effective method to keep your feet healthy.

Ingredients: half a cup Epsom salt

How to: Take a small basin of warm water, and add half a cup of Epsom salt in it.

Soak your feet in it for 20 minutes and then use a pumice stone to scrub your feet.

Frequency: Do this twice every week.

Why it works: Epsom salt has properties to relax your tired feet and keep your feet soft and smooth.

 

honey

 

7- Honey

Honey can keep your heels smooth!

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of honey

How to: Wash and scrub your feet with a pumice stone. Towel dry your feet and then apply honey on your feet. Massage it for a minute and then wear socks. Let it sit overnight.

Frequency: Do this every night until your heels are soft and smooth.

Why it works: honey is a humectant which means it can keep your skin completely moisturized and soft. It also has healing properties for your cracked heels.

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oatmeal

 

8- Oatmeal

Use oatmeal for nourished heels.

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of powdered oatmeal and 1 teaspoon of olive oil

How to: Mix them together until they form a paste. Wash and scrub your feet with a pumice stone. Apply the oatmeal mask on your heels and leave it on for an hour. While washing it off, scrub your feet gently with it for added benefits.

Frequency: Do this every day until you have soft and smooth heels.

Why it works: Oatmeal has gentle exfoliating properties and it can also deeply moisturize your skin.

 

avocado

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9- Banana And Avocado

Use these two nourishing ingredients for healthy feet.

Ingredients: 1 banana and half an avocado

How to: Mash the banana and the avocado until they form a paste. Apply it on your feet and let it rest for 45 minutes. Wash it off with cold water.

Frequency: Do this every day until you get soft and smooth heels.

Why it works: Bananas can moisturize and heal your skin. Avocados are rich in vitamins that can repair damaged skin cells and nourish your skin.

 


paraffin wax

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10- Paraffin Wax

Use paraffin wax for healthy feet.

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of paraffin wax and 5 drops of almond oil.

How to: Heat the paraffin wax and almond oil in a pan, until the wax melts. Then allow it to come down to room temperature. Apply it on your feet and wear socks. Wash it off the next morning.

Frequency: Every night until your heels are soft.

Why it works: Paraffin wax is an emollient that can keep your heels soft and smooth. It can soothe your cracked heels.

Caution: Do not use this method if you have diabetes.

 

vitamin e oil

 

11- Vitamin E Oil

Use Vitamin E oil to repair your cracked heels!

Ingredients: 5 vitamin e capsules or 1 tablespoon of vitamin E oil.

How to: Wash and scrub your feet with a pumice stone. Apply the vitamin e oil on your feet and massage it in for 2 minutes. Let it rest overnight.

Frequency: Do this once every night until your heels are soft.

Why it works: Vitamin E oil can repair and heal your skin. It can also keep your skin soft and smooth.

 


vaseline

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12- Petroleum Jelly

Use this effective product for your heels!

Ingredients: petroleum jelly

How to: Wash and scrub your feet with a pumice stone.

After towel drying your feet, apply a thick coat of petroleum jelly and massage it for a minute. Wear socks and leave it overnight.

Frequency: Do this every night until your heels are soft.

Why it works: Petroleum jelly can seal in the moisture and prevent your skin from becoming dry. Thus, it will make your heels soft.

 

coffee scrub

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13- Coffee Scrub

Use a coffee scrub to remove those dead skin cells.

Ingredients: 1-2 tablespoons of coffee grounds and half a tablespoon of olive oil

How to: wash your feet and then towel dry it. Take the coffee scrub and rub it on your feet gently in circular motions. Let it sink in for 5 minutes and then wash it off.

Frequency: Do this every day for two weeks.

Why it works: Coffee has the ability to stimulate blood flow and revive tired skin. Olive oil can moisturize your skin.

 


milk soak

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14- Milk Soak

Use a milk soak for soft feet.

Ingredients: A small basin of milk

How to: Take a small basin of milk and soak your feet in it for 20 minutes. Massage your feet after the process for 2 minutes to let the milk sink into your skin.

Frequency: Do this twice a week until your feet is healed.

Why it works: Milk has lactic acid which can gently exfoliate your feet and moisturize your heels.

 

shea butter

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15- Shea Butter

Use shea butter for nourished heels!

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of shea butter

How to: Wash and scrub your feet with a pumice stone. Apply shea butter on your feet and massage it in for 2 minutes. Wear socks and leave it overnight.

Frequency: Do this every night until your heels are soft.

Why it works: Shea butter has vitamin A and E, to moisturize your skin and to repair cracked heels.

 

Use these effective home remedies to treat cracked heels and get soft feet!

 

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