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8 Ways to Naturally Smooth and Repair Rough and Cracked Heels

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Kapanlagi.com - Having rough and cracked heel skin can greatly affect our appearance. We may feel less confident wearing heels to parties because of the discomfort caused by rough and cracked heels. If we use the wrong method to smooth our heels, they can become injured and make it difficult for us to walk.

Dry heels can occur due to various reasons such as prolonged water exposure, prolonged standing, using incompatible soap products, not wearing comfortable shoes for long periods of time, and many more. There may also be other conditions that cause cracked heels, such as skin diseases, calluses, diabetes, hypothyroidism, deficiency in vitamin A and fat, and obesity.

Therefore, we need to know the reasons why our heels become rough and cracked. According to various sources, here are 8 ways to naturally smooth and repair rough and cracked heels.

1. Olive Oil

The first way to smooth the heels is by using olive oil. We already know that olive oil can soften and moisturize the skin on our bodies, and this can also be done on our rough and cracked heels. Olive oil can remove dead skin cells that can make the feet thick.

To use it, you can apply olive oil to the heel area and leave it overnight. Then the next morning, when bathing, you can gently rub the softened heel area to remove the dead skin cells on the heels.

2. Oatmeal

Apparently, oatmeal can also be one of the ways to smooth the heels. Oatmeal scrub has been used for hundreds of years as a remedy for skin irritation and inflammation. You can combine oatmeal with olive oil to eliminate rough and cracked heels.

The way to smooth rough heels with oatmeal is to mix oatmeal with olive oil and stir until it becomes a dough. After that, apply the dough to the heels and let it dry. Once it is dry, you can rinse it off with warm water.

3. Pumice Stone

Pumice stone has long been popular for removing dead skin cells. Its lightweight and rough yet gentle texture ensures that it does not harm the skin when rubbed on dead skin. And of course, pumice stone can also remove dead skin on the heels of the feet.

The method is easy, you can gently rub the pumice stone on your heels while bathing. Do this regularly so that rough and cracked feet can disappear.

4. Coconut Oil

Just like olive oil, coconut oil can also be used to soften rough and cracked heels. Its content can moisturize and soften rough skin, making coconut oil suitable for treating rough and cracked heels.

To do this, apply coconut oil to your heels before bed and wrap your feet with socks. The next morning, if the skin on your heels has softened, you can gently rub your heels with your hands. You can also do this regularly to get maximum results.

5. Lemon

The way to smooth rough and cracked heels is by using lemon. The acid content in lemon can remove dead skin cells on the skin. Lemon can also eliminate bacteria on the feet that cause unpleasant odor.

The way to use it is, take 1 small basin of water that fits our feet. Then add lemon juice to the water. After that, soak your feet in the water for 10 minutes. When finished, you can lift and gently rub your heels to remove dead skin cells on your heels.

6. Honey

Honey has antibacterial properties that can help soften rough and dry heels. Honey can be used as a way to treat rough and dry heels.

The way to do it is, you can apply honey to your heels while gently massaging them for 25 minutes. After that, you can rinse it off with clean water.

7. Mustard Oil

Apparently, mustard oil can also soften rough and cracked heels, KLovers. You can apply mustard oil on your heels before going to bed, then cover your feet with socks. In the morning, rub your heels with your hands and add a little water to remove dead skin cells on your heels.

8. Fish Therapy

And the last way to soften rough and cracked heels is by doing fish therapy. You can do fish therapy at home by dipping your feet in a container filled with therapy fish.

This method has been around for a long time and is still popular to this day. We can also come and see in various places that provide fish therapy to remove dead skin cells on the skin, especially the feet.

Those are 8 natural ways to soften rough and cracked heels, you can do the above regularly to get maximum results. Good luck.

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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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