Say goodbye to cracked heels and hello to soft soles this winter

As winter approaches, many of us begin to have problems with cracked heels with the severity of the problem ranging from a cosmetic issue to a painful one which requires medical care.

According to our sister Caxton website, Reviewonline, there are numerous things which cause or contribute to the cracking of heels, like lack of moisture, improper foot care, prolonged standing on hard floors or even wearing the wrong type of shoes. Sometimes, medical conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, corns and calluses, diabetes and thyroid disease can add to the problem.

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Here is a simple, yet effective, home remedy which will help to make your feet smooth again.

Soak your feet in warm water – avoid using hot water as it can dry your feet more. Use soap and a pumice stone to scrub your feet to remove dead skin cells. You can also add lemon juice to the water. Soak your feet for 10 to 15 minutes before scrubbing with the pumice stone.

After you have scrubbed, wash your feet with clean water and pat them dry with a towel before moisturising them liberally. You can use either vegetable oil or petroleum jelly, which both work well.

Put on a pair of clean socks and leave them on overnight to help lock in the moisture.

Your feet will be noticeably softer in the morning. Repeat this process every day until you are satisfied the cracks in your heels are completely gone.

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