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| Stop Cracked Feet Related Links Leg Shave-How to Get the Perfect Leg Shave Stop Biting Your Nails-Home Remedies Home Remedies for Acne How to Eat for Healthy Skin and Hair Foods That Prevent Wrinkles Natural Masks for Acne Blackheads Natural Cleanses for Your Face and Body -Clear Out Toxins Harvard Skin Disease Research Center Skin Research Centre-University of Leeds UK February 9, 2009, updated March 15, 2009 By Sarah Gillespie, Skin Editor and the Staff of chootoo Dry, painful cracked skin on the bottom of your feet is not just a cosmetic annoyance. It can also be a threat to your health. Dry, cracked skin allows fungus and bacteria to more easily enter the feet. If you're diabetic or if, like millions if Americans, you suffer from impaired insulin response, you may not even notice that you have an infection until after gangrene has set in. What can you do to safely treat cracked feet at home? Is there a natural routine that works for painful cracked feet? Here at chootoo we have gathered tips sent in from our readers (thank you!) to come up with this wonderful natural routine you can use at home for cracked feet. 1. Disinfect. First address the cracks that are red and painful by applying witch hazel. It will sterilize and soothe the skin. You can also apply Neosporin or another antibacterial ointment until the cracks are no longer bleeding or red. 2. Warm Soak. Then, once the red disappears, you should soak your feet in warm, never hot, water for 40 minutes. This will soften the skin. The best way to soak your feet is in a bucket of warm water. But, if you find that you are pressed for time, just put a cap over the shower drain, so your feet can soak in the water as you shower. 3. Exfoliate. Then, gently exfoliate the feet using a sugar scrub or a loofah sponge. Use a pumice stone only if it doesn't irritate your feet. Take your time to avoid undue irritation. Rinse with warm water. 4. Olive Oil. After drying your feet with a soft towel, oil them with olive oil. It's better if the olive oil is warmed up a little first. Do this once a week. 5. Castor Oil. A secret shared by podiatrists and pedicurists the world over. Castor oil is a heavy oil which is absorbed deeply by the feet. Like olive oil, it is also very healing to the skin. 6. Daily Moisturize. You must moisturize your feet every single day. You must use a deep, rich, heavy oil such as vaseline, Gold Bond foot cream, olive oil, castor oil or coconut oil. If your skin is sensitive, use baby oil. But whatever you use, you must moisturize. Most people would not dream of leaving the house without brushing their teeth. But when it comes to our feet, many of us simply neglect them. Give them a daily moisturizing. As the old saying goes -- take care of your feet and they will take care of you. 7. Eat Differently. You also have to eat differently. Drink 8 glasses of water every single day, no exceptions. Take fish oil pills if you can't eat fish 6 times a week. Also, use olive oil as a dressing and in your cooking. You need sufficient oil and water in your system to have smooth feet. You are just getting started! Find out more about how to get and keep beautiful feet and skin: How to Relieve Dry Itchy Skin / Natural Cleanses to Detox Your Body / Natural Masks for Acne /Rosacea-Natural Remedies That Work Other Related Links Home Remedies for Acne Natural Cleanses for your Face and Body The Right Way to Get Rid of Blackheads Eat for Healthy Hair and Skin Foods That Fight Wrinkles Foods That Speed Up Your Metabolism Foods That Boost Your Mood Harvard Skin Disease Research Center Skin Research Centre-University of Leeds UK Sign Up Now--it's free, fast and easy. |
