Many women neglect to take care of their feet during winter. When spring comes and it suddenly gets warm, they forget about it and often immediately jump into shoes that expose their heels. And dry skin on the heels is not only an aesthetic issue, but also a health issue, as lack of proper care can lead to painful cracks. People struggling with severely keratinized skin on their heels often want to quickly get rid of the problem and use pumice stones to intensively scrub the epidermis. Unfortunately, this is a big mistake that usually only results in a worsening of the condition of the heels. A much better solution will be gentle peelings and, above all, an appropriate dose of moisturization.
Home remedy for dry heels. All you need is 15 minutes and oatmeal
One of the popular food products that can also be successfully used in foot care is oatmeal. Due to the properties attributed to them, among others: antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, soothing and exfoliating, they have been used in cosmetics for years. To prepare such a regenerating foot bath, simply pour 2-3 cups of oatmeal into a bowl and pour boiling water over it. Wait 5-10 minutes, add cold water to the appropriate temperature and immerse your feet. After 15 minutes, you can gently exfoliate with the petals in the water, then rinse your feet, dry them thoroughly and apply a moisturizing cream or ointment.
A simple and cheap solution for cracked heels. An ointment from the pharmacy will help
When looking for a good cream that will help keep your heels in good condition, it is worth paying attention to those available in pharmacies. They cost little and the effects are surprising. One option is an ointment with vitamin A, which costs about PLN 10. It is recommended for various skin problems, including dry and cracked heels. An ointment with a high concentration of urea will also work great, and you can buy it for about PLN 17. This is a product that has a softening and moisturizing effect. Regardless of the choice of ointment, to deeply regenerate your heels, it is worth using it every day as a rich foot cream at night.
Dry and cracked heels? Pour it into a bowl and dip your feet. 15 min and they will be as smooth as a baby’s (illustrative photo) Method for dry and cracked heels Photo. Ro_ksy / Shutterstock.com
Although dry, excessively keratinized and cracked heels are usually caused by the lack of proper and systematic care, there may be more sources of this problem. It may be a symptom of thyroid disease, various skin diseases, or circulatory disorders. Therefore, if, despite taking care, the problem does not go away, it is best to consult a doctor.
Source: Gazeta
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