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These home remedies will provide relief from cracked heels – Photo : Adobe stock
How To Heal Cracked Heels: Although the winter season brings with it many good things, but in this season, those people whose skin is sensitive have to face a lot of problems. The skin of people with sensitive skin becomes very dry in this season, due to which they have to take a lot of care.
Along with hands, feet and face, heels also start cracking in this season. Cracked heels are a common problem, which mostly occurs in winters. This could be due to dry skin, lack of nutrition, lack of water, or habits like standing too much.
If you are also facing this problem then adopt the home remedies suggested by us. If home remedies do not provide relief, consult a dermatologist. In severe cases, it may be a sign of infection or some other skin problem.
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Soaking heels in lukewarm water – Photo: iStock
This is the best way to get relief from cracked heels. For this, take lukewarm water in a tub and add a little salt and a few drops of lemon juice to it. Now soak your feet for 15-20 minutes. After this, rub the heels lightly with a pumice stone or foot scrubber. By doing this the dead skin of the heels will also be removed.
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Use of coconut oil or ghee – Photo : Adobe stock
If you have coconut oil, apply coconut oil, ghee or olive oil on your heels before sleeping at night. Massage it well and then wear socks. By doing this for 15 days the heels will become soft.
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Use honey – Photo : Adobe stock
The elements found in honey help in making the skin soft. Mix 2-3 spoons of honey in a bucket of lukewarm water. Now soak your feet in it for 15 minutes. Honey moisturizes the skin and retains moisture.
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Aloe Vera Gel – Photo : Freepik.com
If you have fresh aloe vera gel then use it for cracked heels. For this, apply fresh aloe vera gel on cracked heels every day before sleeping. It gives moisture and nourishment to the skin.
