Cracked heels, rough skin, corns or calluses…. are a real problem in summer, not only from an aesthetic point of view, but also because they can cause you a lot of pain.
But how to make it so that your feet are both healthy and beautiful?
Why sacrifice one of these aspects when you can enjoy both with these 5 Natural Remedies:
1. Oil Compresses
To keep your feet healthy and beautiful, be sure to try oil compresses, which are not only natural, but also very effective in improving the condition of feet and soles. The method is based on the use of various plant oils known for their regenerating and nourishing properties.
For oil compresses you can use different types of vegetable oils, for example: olive oil (nourishes and moisturizes), coconut oil (softens rough skin and eliminates cracks), avocado oil (restores elasticity and moisturizes) …
For any of the procedures described below, it is necessary that the feet are well prepared beforehand, i.e. cleaned and dried.
Now let's apply an oil compress! To do this, choose a vegetable oil according to the needs of your feet and heat it on a water bath. Warmed oil better penetrates into the skin and has a more pronounced effect.
Gently massage the oil into the skin of your feet until it is completely absorbed.
Finally, place a warm, damp towel on your feet as a compress for 20-30 minutes.
Regular application of oil compresses on the feet will result in visible effects of softening rough skin, eliminating cracks and moisturizing the heels.
2. Potato Compress
Take a coarsely grated raw potato and apply it to your feet overnight. Put on thick socks, you can even make a kind of waterproof bandage, as the potato juice will definitely try to seep out. In the morning, wash the compress, remove the damaged skin, disinfect it and hydrate your feet with cream.
3. Bee Propolis Extract Compress
Compress of bee propolis is very effective in removing old calluses. Apply it to the sore spot, cover it with a bandage, put on warm socks and leave it on overnight. If it is possible to stay at home, the compress can be kept on your feet even for a day. After this compress should be removed, legs well steamed and rub the affected area several times with a pumice stone to remove softened tissue. If the callus is large, the procedure should be repeated.
4. Baking Soda Foot Baths
With strong disinfecting, healing, inflammation-reducing and emollient properties, baking soda proves to be the perfect product for foot baths. It removes the keratinized layer of skin, has a relaxing effect, gets rid of germs, and unpleasant odor.
What's more, in combination with other elements, you can achieve truly amazing results for your feet.
- Foot bath with baking soda and sea salt
To get a guaranteed softening effect on the skin of your feet, I recommend trying a combination of baking soda and sea salt.
The foot bath is prepared at the rate of 1 tbsp. of salt per 1 liter of water with the same amount of baking soda. Water should be at the optimal temperature. If during the bath it manages to cool down, you can add hot water. Do not wait for the complete dissolution of crystals. Grains of salt will provide a massage effect.
With this procedure, you will get rid of corns and rough skin. In addition, salt is a known antiseptic, so it protects your feet from bacteria and fungi.
- Foot bath with baking soda and peroxide
This is an excellent remedy that has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory action, in addition, such a bath is very good to soften the feet, helping to get rid of calluses.
In a basin of hot water add 2 tbsp. of baking soda and 3 tbsp. of 3% hydrogen peroxide. Keep your feet in this bath for about 10 minutes, then rub the skin of your feet well, after which apply a cream.
An additional pronounced property of this bath is the brightening of the feet. Possessors of stale cracks will highly appreciate it.
- Foot bath with baking soda and chamomile (or calendula)
Chamomile or calendula decoction will be a perfect remedy for healing cracked feet. To prepare the bath boil 25 g of dried herbs in water over low heat for 5 minutes, then add baking soda. Keep the feet in such a bath for up to 20 minutes.
- Foot bath with baking soda and clay
Soda has a softening effect and clay has an exfoliating effect. The tandem of these products allows you to get a miracle remedy that will prevent the appearance of calluses, as well as get rid of cracks, rough skin on the feet and strengthen the nails. Measure a couple of liters of water, pour clay (3 spoons) and baking soda (1 spoon) into it. This bath will make your feet soft and elastic.
5. Paraffin Mask
Another effective remedy for treating cracked feet is a paraffin mask. To prepare it, you will need a mixture of paraffin and coconut oil, which should be heated in a recipe until melted.
Allow the paraffin to cool to room temperature and then soak your feet in it.
For best results, apply the mask before going to bed and leave it on overnight with socks on your feet. In the morning, rinse your feet thoroughly.
There are no special secrets on how you can prevent foot skin roughness, cracking soles, as well as fight the problems that have already occurred. The main way is regular care and proper treatment, as well as the regularity of these actions.
In general, if you want to be healthy and beautiful, confident in yourself, then do not forget about the care of your feet.