Pragya Shivani
A common condition that most people suffer from is cracked heels. The skin of our feet gets dry and develops cracks and many times these cracks ooze blood, which worsens the condition. However, do not worry for we got you some easy home remedies for cracked heels.
WHAT CAUSES CRACKED HEELS?
Cracked Heels are usually found in the lower part of legs and feet. The condition is common in adults above the age of 30 until 50 years and the condition can also develop in young children as the main cause of cracked heels is dryness which can be found in both the spectrum of age because oil secretion is not well during these phases.
The major factors leading to cracked heels are:
Winters
One of the major causes of cracked heels is dryness or the lack of moisture during winters. The lack of humidity in the air makes the feet dry leading to skin conditions like eczema etc.
Dehydration
Cracked skin is mainly caused due to the lack of water content in our body. Due to the lost moisture, the skin around the heels starts forming thick layers of rough skin for protection, which is accompanied by cracked heels.
Diabetes
Diabetes damages the nerves in the feet due to excessive blood sugar. It also prevents the feet from generating sweat that acts as a natural moisturizer for our feet leading to cracked heels.
Chemical Products
Using products that are severely exposed to chemicals say harsh soaps, scrubs, etc. destroys the natural skin barrier, which contributes to dry and itchy skin. It often leads to psoriasis etc. influencing cracked heels.
OVERVIEW
Cracked heels are caused due to the lost moisture. The factors leading to cracked heels are dehydration, excessive scrubbing, long hot water bath, diabetes, and also environmental conditions.
HONEY FOR CRACKED HEELS.
Honey is a natural component that includes some minerals like calcium, iron, zinc, potassium, etc., and has vitamins like ascorbic acid, pantothenic acid, niacin, and riboflavin. It has antioxidants, antibacterial and antifungal properties. Honey also has all the 22 amino acids that support body metabolism and lead to good health and wellness.
HONEY AS A MOISTURIZER
Cracked heels are caused due to the lack of moisturizer and for the cure, we have Honey. Honey is a natural moisturizing agent that softens the skin. It has emollient and humectants that retain and lock the moisture in place.
HONEY TO PREVENT INFECTIONS
A major problem of cracked heels is it leads to infection. Honey has antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral properties that kill all sorts of infections and bacteria from the skin resulting in smooth, clear skin.
HONEY FOR INFLAMMATIONS
Cracked heels bring inflammations and redness with themselves. It has anti-inflammatory properties that help in reducing any inflammations caused due to cracked heels.
HONEY HAS ANTIOXIDANT
Honey contains flavonoids in huge quantity which is an antioxidant that helps in fighting the free radicals. Antioxidants aid in removing the dead skin cells and rejuvenate the skin giving a supple, soft skin.
HONEY IS A GREAT EXFOLIATOR
The dead skin cells accumulated on the feet make the feet even drier that resulting in cracking of the heels. Gently exfoliating the skin helps in the removal of the dead unwanted skin making the skin free from all sorts of infections.
HOW TO USE IT?
STEP 1:
Take two spoonfuls of raw or organic honey.
STEP 2:
Add a few drops of aloe vera gel into it.
STEP 3:
Apply the mixture on your clean feet.
STEP 4:
Let it sit for around 10-15 minutes.
STEP 5:
Wash it off with warm water.
PRO TIP: Use this twice a week for better results.
With this, we come to an end to this skincare regime.
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