We usually start taking care of our heels as summer approaches, when we increasingly wear open shoes. This is a mistake that can lead to unpleasant and sometimes even painful consequences. This small area holds all our weight, so it is worth spending some time on it. Especially since it does not require any complicated treatments or cosmetics. Simple home tricks are enough.
What to treat dry and hard heels? Start with peeling
Dry foot skin not only looks unsightly, but can also lead to itchy feet even very painful cracks. That is why it is so important not to forget about this area during daily care. You don’t need new cosmetics for this, because you can easily replace them with home-made products. So, when you want to cleanse, all you need is baking soda.
Which foot peel? All you need is powder from the kitchen
Pour 2 tablespoons of powder into a larger bowl, pour warm water, mix and soak your feet for about 15 minutes. After this time, gently wipe off the dead skin, wipe your feet dry and apply a cream, preferably with urea and vitamin A. You can get it at any pharmacy for about PLN 10. The skin will be silky smooth and soft. As for peeling, repeat it once a week.
How to moisturize dry heels at home? How to moisturize dry heels at home? Photo istockphoto.com / Olesya Eroshenko
How to moisturize dry heels? Stick it in your sock
In addition to thorough cleansing, don’t forget about regular, daily moisturizing. At night, apply a generous amount of the previously mentioned cream to your feet, massage them, and put on cotton socks. You can also use banana peel. It has many valuable properties that moisturize and hydrate the skin. Put it in a sock so that the inside perfectly covers your heels, leave it for about an hour, and then wash it off thoroughly. Of course, pat at the end, which will only deepen the softness effect. If the problem with dry skin on your feet persists, consult a doctor who will order additional teststo find the reason for this state of affairs.
Source: Gazeta
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