Beauty Tips, Tips for Skin Care - Top 5 Remedies to Cure Cracked Heels

Causes , Symptoms and Remedies for Cracked Heels.

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One thing that is common and annoying and uncomfortable problems among young adults are cracked heels.

This is worst nightmares for most women, crack heels are also known as heel fissures or skin fissures. Crack at heel can be formed from dry and thickened skin. It can also cause as unpleasant symptoms like itching and redness, inflammation and peeling of  skin.

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When you see signs of cracked heel forming, take action immediately, because quick action will reduce the symptoms and prevent the crack from getting deeper and prevent bleeding.

The causes of cracked heels are being allergic to the soap, dry skin, low humidity, lack of moisture, unhealthy diet, not taking care of feet properly, aging, standing for long period and improper footwear or you have been diagnosed with following conditions – eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis and thyroid issues.

There are several ways to treat your cracked heels at home: 

Pumice Stone: Soak the feet in warm water and use a natural pumice stone and rub on cracking heels in circular motion. The rough surface of a pumice stone is the most common way to remove accumulated dead skin and heal the cracks, and new skin resurfaces, additionally apply the oils are moisturizers to get rid of dryness more effectively.

Olive Oil:  Apply 2 to 3 teaspoons of olive on crackles heels and let it stay for a couple of hours. The antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of olive oil help to cure crack it heals quickly. It is one of the best natural treatments for crack heels, repeat this process for one week.

Coconut Oil and Banana Mask:  Mash a banana and add 2 to 3 tablespoons of coconut oil into it, apply this paste to cracked heels and let it stay for 20 to 30 minutes, after that wash the feet in warm water and pat it dry. The banana and coconut oil are loaded with natural enzymes that help to encourage cell turnover and moisturize the skin.

Turmeric and Honey:  Take 2 teaspoons of turmeric powder and 2 teaspoons of honey and mix them well to form the paste, apply this paste on crackled heels and ensure that cracks are filled with the paste. Repeat this process twice a day for a week.

Turmeric powder has an excellent anti fungal and antimicrobial property that combats the infection that causes the cracks in heels. Honey is also known as antiseptic agent that has amazing anti-inflammatory properties, therefore, turmeric and honey together make one of the best home remedy for cracked heel.

Epsom Salt:  This salt relax tired muscles due to their high mineral content, put one by three cup of Epsom salt into a bucket filled with warm water. Soak the feet for 20 to 30 minutes the.

Epsom salt helps to gently exfoliate the feet. Rub the feet with oils such as jojoba oil or sesame oil to keep the feet moisturized.

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As dry cracked skin is much more prone to bacterial and fungal infections, re-hydrating and repairing dry skin of the feet is must.

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