Are you tired of dry, cracked & rough feet?
Cracked heels are a common foot problem. For most people, having cracked heels isn’t serious. It may cause discomfort when going barefoot. In some cases, cracks in the heels can become very deep and cause pain. One survey found that 20 percent of adults in the United States experience cracked skin on their feet. No matter what the cause of your cracked heels, there are steps you can take to treat them. There are also ways to keep your heels from cracking in the first place.
What Causes Cracked Heels?
There are several reasons why people may experience dry, cracked heels. Our feet are responsible for holding up our body and therefore they withstand a tremendous amount of pressure. When weight and pressure are applied to the heels of our feet, the skin expands outwards. If our skin is dry, it becomes less elastic and rigid and therefore more prone to fissures and cracking. cracked heels can occur for a number of reasons, from lacking enough moisture to exposing footwear. The most common causes of dry, cracked heels can be standing for long periods of time, particularly on hard flooring, and open-healed or poorly fitting shoes, as well as dry, cold weather.
How to Treat Cracked Heels?
Most cases of cracked heels can be treated at home.
Soaking and exfoliating your feel can help soften the skin to heal faster. Around cracked heels is often thicker and drier than the rest of your skin. This skin tends to split when you apply pressure. Soaking your feet in warm water and gently Use loofah, foot scrubber or pumice stone to remove any hard, thick skin. Follow by moisturizing your feet can help.
The most effective treatment for cracked heels is using a heel balm. These balms contain ingredients to moisturize, soften, and exfoliate dead skin. Lotions and creams just sit on top of the skin, but using natural effective ingredients can absorb deep below the skin surface which can heal the skin faster. Zaaina's Intensive Feet Therapy Balm is formulated using the right ingredients to treat your dry feet within no time.
This all natural heel balm packed with antibacterial & anti fungal ingredients will restore & heal your feet. It will soothe, relieve and soften skin so you can avoid wearing socks all day long and show them off! Made with Organic Shea Butter, Beeswax, Coconut Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Avocado Oil, Vitamin E, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Peppermint & Tea Tree Essential Oil
Benefits of:
SHEA BUTTER - The concentration of natural vitamins and fatty acids in Shea butter makes it incredibly nourishing and moisturizing for skin. It is often used to remedy dry skin and to help protect the skin's natural oils.
BEESWAX - contains Vitamin A and provides long-term moisturizing, actually locking moisture into the skin. Unlike petroleum based parabens, beeswax remains biologically “alive” even after it is processed!
COCONUT OIL - is naturally antibacterial and anti fungal and an excellent moisturizer.
OLIVE OIL - packed with anti-aging antioxidants.
AVOCADO OIL - enhances the skin’s ability to generate collagen & moisturizes the skin.
VITAMIN E - works to block free radicals from the body, which play a large part in the aging process.
PEPPERMINT ESSENTIAL OIL - antiseptic and antimicrobial properties, helping cool skin and eliminate dry and cracked skin.
TEA TREE ESSENTIAL OIL - treats wounds, encourages healing, and prevent infection.
When Should You See a Doctor About Cracked Heels?
If your heels are severely cracked or don’t improve after you’ve treated them for a week, talk to your doctor.