There's a saying that "the feet tells all about you". If thought about it, it's actually true. Most of us take proper care of the beauty of face, our hair, our outfits but neglect the feet. And if noticed, feet are those body parts that need most of our attention. They bear our body weight all day long and get in excess contact with dirt and dust. This results in dirty, cracked and unhealthy feet.
Cracked heels not only indicate that they are not being cared but also tell us about the internal deficiencies. They are not harmful until the cracks are deep. Once they are deep, they are painful and the skin bleeds leading to further infections. Timely attention can cure this problem but it may take long for those who are suffering from never ending ailments like sugar or diabetes.
Let's have a check on the causes, preventions/precautions and some natural remedies to have soft and healthy feet.
Cracked heels not only indicate that they are not being cared but also tell us about the internal deficiencies. They are not harmful until the cracks are deep. Once they are deep, they are painful and the skin bleeds leading to further infections. Timely attention can cure this problem but it may take long for those who are suffering from never ending ailments like sugar or diabetes.
Let's have a check on the causes, preventions/precautions and some natural remedies to have soft and healthy feet.
Causes
- Ill-fitting, hard or back open footwear
- Standing for long hours on regular basis
- Insanitary conditions
- Hard floors
- Walking barefoot on dirty surface
- Overweight
- Disease (like Athlete's foot, Eczema, Psoriasis etc)
- Nutritional Deficiency
- Dry skin
Preventions/ Precautions
* Do not go out barefoot. Wear socks or any soft footwear, even if at home.
* Don't let your feet get extremely dry. Apply any cream or oil whenever required but don't apply before going out as it will attract more dust.
* Always wear footwear that is soft, comfortable and fits you properly. Tight fitting shoes should be avoided.
* Don't wear wet socks or shoes. Also avoid wearing shoes when your legs are wet. You can also use talcum powder before wearing shoes.
* Don't forget to wash your feet whenever you come from outside.
* Have plenty of water and proper diet. Food rich in Vitamin E, Minerals, Calcium, Iron, Zinc and Omega-3 fatty acids are essential.
* Consult your doctor as soon as possible in case of any disease or disorder.
Remedies
- One of the most popular home remedies for cracked heels is of mustard oil and paraffin wax. Mix mustard oil with melted paraffin wax. Heat it and apply this warm solution on the cracked area before going to bed. Wash off after leaving it overnight. Coconut oil can also be used in place of mustard oil.
- Application of hydrogenated or shortening oil on the cracked areas is also helpful.
- Banana is not only good for your health but for your cracked heels as well. Apply the pulp of ripe banana on the cracked heels. Wash it off after leaving for 10 minutes.
- Apply a mixture of one teaspoon of Vaseline and juice of one lemon on the dry and cracked areas. Application of only lemon juice once a week is also beneficial.
- Mix glycerin and rosewater. Apply this solution on cracked heels regularly till it cures.
- Walking on the green grass early morning not only improves eyesight but also treats cracked heels.
- Warm salty water is good in case of foot pain. Soak your feet in this water to relieve the pain.
- Massage your feet whenever you feel like. It improves the circulation and relives the tiredness.
- Make a routine to clean and moisturize your feet before going to bed. Soak your feet in warm water for few minutes and scrub with a foot scrubber to remove dirt and dead skin. Pat dry. Then apply a foot cream. Wearing cotton socks throughout the night will help cracked heels to heal faster. Make sure that you don't have to go out after this. You can use lukewarm soapy water once a week.
Make sure that you wash and clean your feet before doing any of these treatments. Anyone allergic to the above ingredients should not practice it.
Useful Products
- Lass Foot Care Cream
* Do not go out barefoot. Wear socks or any soft footwear, even if at home.
* Don't let your feet get extremely dry. Apply any cream or oil whenever required but don't apply before going out as it will attract more dust.
* Always wear footwear that is soft, comfortable and fits you properly. Tight fitting shoes should be avoided.
* Don't wear wet socks or shoes. Also avoid wearing shoes when your legs are wet. You can also use talcum powder before wearing shoes.
* Don't forget to wash your feet whenever you come from outside.
* Have plenty of water and proper diet. Food rich in Vitamin E, Minerals, Calcium, Iron, Zinc and Omega-3 fatty acids are essential.
* Consult your doctor as soon as possible in case of any disease or disorder.
Remedies
- One of the most popular home remedies for cracked heels is of mustard oil and paraffin wax. Mix mustard oil with melted paraffin wax. Heat it and apply this warm solution on the cracked area before going to bed. Wash off after leaving it overnight. Coconut oil can also be used in place of mustard oil.
- Application of hydrogenated or shortening oil on the cracked areas is also helpful.
- Banana is not only good for your health but for your cracked heels as well. Apply the pulp of ripe banana on the cracked heels. Wash it off after leaving for 10 minutes.
- Apply a mixture of one teaspoon of Vaseline and juice of one lemon on the dry and cracked areas. Application of only lemon juice once a week is also beneficial.
- Mix glycerin and rosewater. Apply this solution on cracked heels regularly till it cures.
- Walking on the green grass early morning not only improves eyesight but also treats cracked heels.
- Warm salty water is good in case of foot pain. Soak your feet in this water to relieve the pain.
- Massage your feet whenever you feel like. It improves the circulation and relives the tiredness.
- Make a routine to clean and moisturize your feet before going to bed. Soak your feet in warm water for few minutes and scrub with a foot scrubber to remove dirt and dead skin. Pat dry. Then apply a foot cream. Wearing cotton socks throughout the night will help cracked heels to heal faster. Make sure that you don't have to go out after this. You can use lukewarm soapy water once a week.
Make sure that you wash and clean your feet before doing any of these treatments. Anyone allergic to the above ingredients should not practice it.
Useful Products
- Lass Foot Care Cream
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