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Cracked heels also known as ‘heel fissures’ is a common health problem caused by dryness of the foot skin and accumulation of dead skin on the soles of the feet. In extreme cases of cracked heels, the cracks may get deep and cause pain when walking, running or standing. Skin problems like eczema, deficiency of zinc, magnesium and also fungal infections among others are also known causes of cracked heels. If you’ve got a case of cracked heels and you’re wondering how to cure with products near you, I’ve got you covered.

Banana and avocado

Slice a whole ripe banana, then half of an avocado. Blend them together in a blender or food processor, blend until a thick paste is formed. Scoop the banana and pear paste into a plate. Gently rub the paste onto your cracked heel and other cracked areas leave on for 15-20 minutes, wash off with warm water.

Aloe vera

Start off with soaking your feet in warm water for 5 mins, dry your feet with a towel then apply the aloe vera gel on your dry heels, wear socks and leave overnight

Healing Oils

Oils are natural moisturizers and are efficient for cracked heels. Massage the heels with varieties of oils, it increases the rate at which the skin softens. These oils will include coconut oil, olive oil, almond oil, castor oil, sesame oil, Shea butter ( you can melt to extract oil) Massage the heels thoroughly for about 5 mins, then put on socks and leave overnight.

Lemon juice and honey

Lemon juice penetrates deep into the layers of the skin making it soft and smooth. Honey also has excellent moisturizing properties. Soak feet in a mixture of lemon juice and honey for 20 minutes, then scrub gently with a pumice stone, rinse with water and pat dry with a towel.

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This article was first published on 19th September 2017

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Amara Adanna Ogbonna is a Christian, foodie, and lover of arts. She spends most of her time on Facebook.

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Hi Amara,
The amazing idea you shared on this page with the outstanding steps to eliminating of cracks and wrinkles from the Sensitive skin of foot heal in a seven days by using the hemp seed oil daily after the washing of face completely and also remove the water with the risen of clean wipes or cloth according the period of a time after the recommendations of a doctor ,Remember you must go to a doctor one time in a week for a starting of proper treatment of eliminating wrinkles and
pimples appeared on the Sensitive skin of foot due to light of sun with a red light therapy,keep it in your mind don’t work in the light of sun because the heat of sun with the particles of sun rays increase the wrinkles and cracks on the skin due to the demaged of skin layers after the working of some time you notice the color of skin become black and cracks are increased on the Sensitive skin of foot heal due to the effect of sun light . So take care of skin and avoid to work in a light of sun . you also use a mask on the face if necessary to work in the light of sun and also use carrot in the food salad .
Thanks.

25th September 2017 3:02 pm
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