Lifestyle Desk. The first impact of change in weather is on our skin, and often we ignore our feet while taking care of our face. The result—dry and cracked heels. Expensive creams available in the market sometimes make the skin harder due to chemicals. In such a situation, coconut oil present in your kitchen can prove to be a magical medicine.
Coconut oil is not only a natural moisturizer, but the fatty acids in it penetrate deep into the skin to nourish it and lock in moisture. Let us know effective ways to make heels soft.
The magic of coconut oil before sleeping
The best time to heal cracked heels is at night, because the skin repairs itself during this time.
Method: First of all, wash your feet with lukewarm water and dry them thoroughly. Now slightly warm the coconut oil and massage the heels and soles for 5-10 minutes.
Benefit: Massaging improves blood circulation and relieves fatigue.
Special tip: After applying oil, wear cotton socks. With this, the oil will remain nourished in the heels throughout the night and the bedsheet will also not get spoiled.
Make ‘homemade scrub’ to remove dead skin
It is very important to remove the hard and dead skin accumulated on the heels, so that the oil can penetrate deep. For this you can prepare a scrub at home:
Amazing effect of coffee and oil: Mix some coffee powder in coconut oil. Scrub your heels with this mixture for 10 minutes. The fine particles of coffee remove dirt and dead skin and make the feet soft.
Aloe Vera Gel: Natural Way of Healing
except coconut oil Aloe Vera It is also a boon for cracked heels. The healing properties present in it help in quick healing of skin cracks.
Use: Massage your feet with pure aloe vera gel at night. Its coolness soothes the burning sensation and swelling of the feet. Wake up in the morning and wash your feet with cold water, you will feel the difference from the first night itself.
Water intake: Lack of water in the body also causes skin cracking, so drink enough water.
Correct Footwear: Avoid wearing sandals with too open or hard soles.
Cleaning: While bathing, gently clean your feet with a pumice stone regularly.
This combination of coconut oil and aloe vera can make your heels baby-soft and pink again.
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