Goodbye Cracked Heels! Here Are Natural Remedies to Get Softer, Smoother Feet
Do your feet feel dry, rough, and scaly? Everyone wants soft, smooth feet – but those calloused heels and cracked toes can be so tough to manage. Luckily there are a few natural remedies you can do to get softer, smoother feet without having to make an expensive trip to the salon! From deep moisturizing treatments with coconut oil or honey to basic exfoliation through pumice stones or lemon peels – we’ll show you how easy it is to restore your feet’s natural silky-smoothness right at home. Read on for more details and discover how you can have healthier-looking feet in no time!
Get soft, supple feet with these natural remedies for smooth heels
- Coconut oil: Coconut oil is rich in vitamin E and fatty acids that nourish the skin on your feet, making it softer and smoother. Massage a generous amount of coconut oil onto your feet for about 15 minutes daily to achieve smooth heels.
- Sugar scrub: Make your own sugar scrub at home by mixing 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and 3 tablespoons of olive or coconut oil until you have a paste-like consistency. Massage this mixture into your heels using circular motions for 5-10 minutes before rinsing off with warm water.
- Epsom salt soak: Soaking your feet in an Epsom salt bath can help soften dry, cracked heels due to its skin-softening properties. Add 1/2 cup of Epsom salt to a basin of warm water and soak your feet for 15-20 minutes before patting them dry with a soft towel.
- Aloe vera: Aloe vera is well known for its skin healing properties and can help restore moisture to your feet, making them softer and smoother. Apply fresh aloe vera gel onto your heels and leave it on for 20 minutes before rinsing it off with warm water.
- Papaya pack: Papayas are rich in enzymes that help soften the skin on your feet, making them smooth and supple. Mash up ripe papaya into a paste-like consistency and apply it onto your heels for 20 minutes before washing it off with warm water.
Tips for achieving smoother heels in just a week
- Soak your feet in warm water: Soaking your feet in warm water helps to soften the skin and make it easier for you to exfoliate and massage away dead skin. Add some Epsom salts or essential oils for a relaxing aromatherapy soak.
- Exfoliate: Use a pumice stone, foot brush, or even a loofah to exfoliate the calluses on your heels and other dry areas of your feet. Don’t overdo it because this can cause irritation and further dryness.
- Moisturize: Apply moisturizer daily after soaking and/or exfoliating to keep the skin soft and hydrated so it can heal.
- Wear shoes with good support: Supportive footwear can help lift your heel and make it easier to walk without putting too much pressure on the area. Look for shoes that have a wide toe box, cushioned insole, and low heel height.
- Stay hydrated: Drinking plenty of water helps keep skin soft and supple, so don’t forget to drink up!
- Massage your feet: Use lotion or oil to massage your feet daily for five minutes (or longer if you like) to nourish the skin and stimulate circulation, which helps encourage healing.
- Avoid high heels: Opt for flat shoes most of the time; this will give your feet a break they need from heels.
Following these tips and making a few changes to your routine, you should start seeing smoother heels in just one week.
Annika is currently the founder of CYL Community, an artist platform for the entertainment industry. Her ongoing projects include a course on artistic portrait photography, and an upcoming photobook inspired by fashion. 