Most Useful Homemade Remedies For Cracked Foot

Cracked feet are a common problem these days. Be it a man or woman, we are unable to care for our feet regularly given our busy schedule which results in cracked feet. Sometimes the problem becomes so serious that the cracks start to ache and bleed. But depending on cosmetics and skincare products in the market is not always a great idea. So, here we have got some of the best homemade remedies for your cracked feet.

Keep your foot clean

The first and foremost thing that you need to do, to keep your feet silky smooth and avoid cracks is keep them clean. Regularly wash your feet with soap and water. Try cleaning the complete area with the help of a scrubber or a pumice stone to get rid of the dead skin cells on the feet. After rubbing, wash it all with normal water. Then pat dry the feet with a towel. Keep a personal towel for this purpose, avoid sharing it with others.

The secret homemade remedy

No doubt cracked feet are so painful, so to heal them we have got a secret that is not known to everyone. This homemade solution can heal your cracked feet overnight. All you need is just two ingredients, Glycerin and Rosewater (Gulab Jal). Both these things have healing as well as moisturizing properties and cracked feet are somewhere due to lack of moisture in the skin. Mix them well and regularly apply the solution on the cracked feet until healed properly. Other than healing, it will make your feet soft and fairer in no time.

Homemade massage oil

After washing it thoroughly, your feet might become rough and dry. Make a homemade massage essential for your cracked feet. All you need is mustard oil, lavender essential oil and some Vaseline. Just mix the ingredients well and get a gel-like consistency. Apply it on your feet regularly. But don’t apply on cracked feet as it is a routine practice. Once the cracks are normal, keep applying them regularly to avoid cracked feet in future.

Luke warm water therapy

Another great home remedy for cracked feet is soaking your feet in lukewarm water for at least 20 minutes. If not possible daily it must be done thrice a week to get those soft and smooth heels. Simple lukewarm water can do wonders for your feet. Just get some water, boil it, add some lemon drops and a few drops of your favourite essential oil and that’s it. Submerge your feet in the lukewarm water. Keep it dipped for 20-25 minutes. After a few days of regular practice, you will notice smoother and softer heels.

Best time for the homemade feet remedies is the night

All these remedies are only beneficial when you do it overnight as it is only midnight that your feet get to relax. Otherwise, they are working and you can’t do any task with moving from one place to another. That’s why it is always better to follow all of the above remedies in the evening when you are done with your busy day.