Cracked heels are a sign of neglecting foot care. Crack heels are a type of wound and mostly affect the feet that include the epidermis. Sometimes it can be painful. Crack heels are a very common problem. The skin on the feet starts to dry because there are no oil glands or lack of moisture, this dryness causes the skin to crack. This is a very serious situation for you. You go to the party wearing beautiful dress and nice footwear, but sometimes you have to dress up on your own due to torn heels. Proper care of the feet means giving them proper nutrition through diet. Zinc deficiency, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E, calcium and iron deficiency can give you cracked heels. If you want to wear slippers or sandals with open ankles then you need to take care of it at any cost. Causes of cracked heels below,Symptoms and natural remedies are mentioned which will help you to keep your ankles healthy and soft. 1 – Massage in the legs with oil.
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The oil nourishes your heel and keeps it moist so it prevents cracking of your heel. The oil has anti-microbial properties which helps fight germs and provides a soft heel.
2 – Moisturize the feet.
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Wash your feet thoroughly before bedtime and moisturize them with any petroleum jelly, Vaseline, or cream. Taking this remedy at night will get rid of torn ankles.
3-Apply lemon, rose water and honey in feet
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Lemon juice helps to cure rough and dry skin due to the presence of acidic properties in it. The glycerin of honey softens the skin and rose water has an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties that helps in healing cracks.
4 – Vinegar
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Vinegar is the best way to treat a cracked heel because it is an acetic acid that helps soften the skin. It is also beneficial for tired feet. Take lukewarm water in a vessel. And add 5-7 teaspoons of vinegar. And put the feet in it for half an hour.
5 – Aloe Vera
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It is beneficial for health, it helps in healing of torn heel and you can get rid of chapped heel. Aloe vera because it is rich in vitamin E which protects your skin from damage and also nourishes your skin.
