For beautiful and smooth heels

 For beautiful and smooth heels

Cracked heels are caused due to multiple factors such as:

•    Cold chilly winter weather

•    Dehydration or dry skin

•    Excessive feet activity

•    Being overweight

•    Non-moisturized feet

•    Hot baths or showers

•    Prolonged soaking of feet in water

•    Use of harsh and drying soaps

•    Diabetes and other chronic ailments

•    Scrubbing feet till they are extremely dry

With some precautions, you can tackle the problems of cracked heels and avoid the re-occurrence of the problem:

•    Walk barefoot on green grass every morning. This exercise helps rejuvenate the feet.

•    Use good quality products and creams for your feet.

•    Use powder in your shoes and socks.

•    Moisturize the feet especially your heels. Once you have moisturized your feet, wear cotton socks that will help the skin absorb the moisture and heal the cracks faster.

•    Keep your feet clean. Scrub and exfoliate them periodically with a foot scrubber or a pumice stone. This will remove the dead skin cells, keeping your feet smooth and supple.

•    Deficiency of Omega-3 and zinc leads to dry cracked heels, so ensure your diet is rich in Omega-3, vitamins and minerals to avoid such deficiencies.

•    Avoid ill-fitting shoes and wear the correct size of footwear that you are comfortable in. Refrain from opting thin soles and back-open sandals and shoes, because they exert pressure on the feet and cause the heel to expand sideways, thereafter, enhancing the possibility of cracks and fissures.

•    Do not stand for prolong periods in damp areas like the bathroom, because running water strips the natural oils and moisture from the skin, causing dry  and rough skin, prone to cracked heels.

•    Keep your body well hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids and water. This reduces roughage in the body and minimizes dryness.

•    Ensure you clean your feet every time you come home from outside.

Hope this post helps you immensely in keeping your feet healthy and smiling, so do not neglect your feet and take care of it.