{"id":28117,"date":"2021-12-29T00:02:17","date_gmt":"2021-12-29T00:02:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=28117"},"modified":"2021-12-31T17:14:06","modified_gmt":"2021-12-31T17:14:06","slug":"beauty-tips-home-remedies-to-get-beautiful-feet-and-remove-cracked-heels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/beauty-tips-home-remedies-to-get-beautiful-feet-and-remove-cracked-heels\/","title":{"rendered":"Beauty Tips: Home Remedies to Get Beautiful Feet and Remove Cracked Heels"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you embarrassed to remove your shoes in public due to cracks in your heels? While we spend a lot of time caring for our faces, we often overlook our feet. Your cracked heels are caused by a lack of attention and hygiene. If that&rsquo;s the case, don&rsquo;t worry; we&rsquo;ve got you covered.\n\n\n\n</p><h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Listerine and vinegar\n\n\n\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"975\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/a2bbd45fe78de7f2c65d57f68d.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-28118\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/a2bbd45fe78de7f2c65d57f68d.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to do:\n\n\n\n<ol class='\"wp-block-list\"'><li>Prepare a mixture of one cup of Listerine, one cup of white vinegar, and 2 cups of water.</li><li>Soak your feet in the mixture for 15 minutes.</li><li>Remove your feet, and scrub them using a pumice stone to remove dead skin.</li><li>Rinse with clean water.</li><li>Pat dry, and moisturize.\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How often:&nbsp;Repeat every day until your heels heal.\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why it works:&nbsp;Listerine contains&nbsp;thymol&nbsp;and alcohol, which help to fight toenail fungus, cure cracked feet, soothe skin, and treat plantar warts. The mild&nbsp;acids&nbsp;present in vinegar soften dry and dead skin, making it easy to exfoliate.\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Rice flour, honey, and vinegar\n\n\n\n</h3><p><strong>What to do:\n\n\n\n<ol class='\"wp-block-list\"'><li>Make a scrub by mixing 3 tsp of rice flour, one tsp of honey, and 2\u20133 drops of apple cider vinegar. Stir well to form a thick paste.</li><li>Soak your feet in lukewarm water for about 10 minutes, and then gently scrub using the paste to remove dead skin.\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How often:&nbsp;Repeat the process 2\u20133 times a week.\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why it works:&nbsp;Rice flour exfoliates, purifies, and remineralizes the skin.&nbsp;Honey&nbsp;is a natural antiseptic that helps heal cracked feet.&nbsp;Vinegar&nbsp;is a mild acid that softens dry and dead skin, making it easy to exfoliate.\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"832\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/4757735b38808bd0d0caa95903.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-28119\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/4757735b38808bd0d0caa95903.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Banana\n\n\n\n</h3><p><strong>What to do<strong>:\n\n\n\n<ol class='\"wp-block-list\"'><li>Mash 2 ripe bananas into a smooth paste. Make sure that the bananas are ripe. Unripe bananas contain acid that is harsh for the skin.</li><li>Gently rub the paste all over your feet, including the nail beds and sides of the toe. Keep it on for 20 minutes.</li><li>After 20 minutes, rinse your feet with clean water.\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How often:&nbsp;Repeat this every night before going to bed for 2 weeks or until you are satisfied with the results.\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why it works:&nbsp;Banana&nbsp;is a natural skin moisturizer. It contains vitamins&nbsp;A,&nbsp;B6, and C which all help to maintain the elasticity of the skin and keep it hydrated.\n\n\n\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-large><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"720\"' height='\"1024\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/7d408853d39d86a13c36567b94-720x1024.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-28120\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/7d408853d39d86a13c36567b94-720x1024.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Honey\n\n\n\n</h3><p><strong>What to do:\n\n\n\n<ol class='\"wp-block-list\"'><li>Add one cup of honey to a tub of warm water.</li><li>Soak your clean feet in the mixture, and gently massage for 20 minutes.</li><li>Gently exfoliate your skin using a pumice stone.</li><li>Pat your feet dry, and apply a thick moisturizer.\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How often:&nbsp;This can be done regularly before going to bed.\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why it works:&nbsp;Honey&nbsp;is a natural humectant, meaning it draws water from the inner tissues to the outer layers of the skin. This fluid shift creates a plumping effect that helps the outer skin heal.\n\n\n\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-large><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"542\"' height='\"1024\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/3c001951069c0730605a7db28f-542x1024.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-28121\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/3c001951069c0730605a7db28f-542x1024.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Vegetable oil\n\n\n\n</h3><p><strong>What to do:\n\n\n\n<ol class='\"wp-block-list\"'><li>Clean your feet thoroughly.</li><li>Dry your feet using a soft towel.</li><li>Apply a thick layer of vegetable oil to your heels and toes.</li><li>Put on a pair of clean comfortable socks, and leave them overnight.\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How often:&nbsp;Daily before going to bed.\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why it works:&nbsp;Vegetable oils are readily absorbed by the skin. Most vegetable oils contain vitamins such as&nbsp;provitamin A,&nbsp;D, and&nbsp;E, which all help nourish the skin and create new cells.\n\n\n\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"885\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/f88fdd5029beb92e61a517c303.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-28122\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/f88fdd5029beb92e61a517c303.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Vicks VapoRub\n\n\n\n</h3><p><strong>What to do:\n\n\n\n<ol class='\"wp-block-list\"'><li>Before heading to bed, apply a generous layer of Vicks VapoRub to your feet.</li><li>Massage for 5 minutes, and then put on comfortable socks (preferably cotton).</li><li>Wash your feet with lukewarm water the following morning.\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How often:&nbsp;Daily before going to bed.\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why it works:&nbsp;Vicks VapoRub contains&nbsp;camphor, eucalyptus, and&nbsp;menthol&nbsp;in a turpentine oil base. This type of ointment is emollient, thereby trapping moisture. The menthol and eucalyptus provide a cooling effect.\n\n\n\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"885\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/848ed95c99a5c1920ccccc0230.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-28123\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/848ed95c99a5c1920ccccc0230.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Baking soda\n\n\n\n</h3><p><strong>What to do:\n\n\n\n<ol class='\"wp-block-list\"'><li>Add 3 tbsp of baking soda to a bowl of lukewarm water. Mix well until the baking soda dissolves.</li><li>Soak your feet in this for 15 minutes.</li><li>Remove your feet, and scrub gently with a pumice stone.</li><li>Rinse with clean water, and dry your feet with a clean towel.\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How often:&nbsp;Repeat the procedure twice a week.\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why it works:&nbsp;Baking soda&nbsp;is an exfoliant. It removes dead cells and also possesses anti-inflammatory properties. Baking soda can also neutralize foul odor.\n\n\n\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"947\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/6f66cd560c87c7a00ec40d15b0.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-28124\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/6f66cd560c87c7a00ec40d15b0.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Aloe vera gel\n\n\n\n</h3><p><strong>What to do:\n\n\n\n<ol class='\"wp-block-list\"'><li>Soak your feet in warm water, and scrub using a pumice stone to remove dead skin.</li><li>Pat dry, and apply a thick layer of aloe vera gel to your feet.</li><li>Wear cotton socks, and head to bed.</li><li>Wash with lukewarm water in the morning.\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How often:&nbsp;Repeat this every night for 4\u20135 days to see the results.\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why it works:&nbsp;Aloe vera&nbsp;contains vitamins A (beta-carotene), C, and E. These have antioxidant properties while cholesterol, campesterol, \u03b2-sitosterol, and lupeol are contained in aloe vera have anti-inflammatory properties. Lupeol also acts as an antiseptic and analgesic. The auxins and gibberellins present in aloe vera help in wound healing.\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"885\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/75ae2d57cc9b12892875e8342b.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-28125\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/75ae2d57cc9b12892875e8342b.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Vaseline and lemon juice\n\n\n\n</h3><p><strong>What to do<strong>:\n\n\n\n<ol class='\"wp-block-list\"'><li>Soak your feet in warm water for about 20 minutes. Rinse, and pat dry.</li><li>Add 3\u20134 drops of freshly squeezed lemon juice to one tsp of Vaseline. Mix well.</li><li>Apply this mixture to your heels and other cracked parts of your feet.</li><li>Wear a pair of woolen socks, and let it sit overnight.</li><li>Wash using warm water in the morning.\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How often:&nbsp;Regularly before going to bed.\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why it works:&nbsp;Vaseline acts as a moisturizer, and the&nbsp;citric acid&nbsp;in lemon juice promotes skin peeling and regrowth of new skin cells.\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"809\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/0a16eb5936bfcc75c3f6c19891.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-28126\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/0a16eb5936bfcc75c3f6c19891.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Epsom salt\n\n\n\n</h3><p><strong>What to do:\n\n\n\n<ol class='\"wp-block-list\"'><li>Add half a cup of Epsom salt to warm water in a foot basin.</li><li>Stir well.</li><li>Soak your feet in it for 15 minutes.</li><li>Scrub to remove dead skin.\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How often:&nbsp;2\u20133 times a week.\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why it works:&nbsp;Epsom salt&nbsp;reduces inflammation and softens skin. The sulfates help flush toxins and heavy metals from the cells, easing pain and helping the body to eliminate harmful substances.\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of popping pills, it is always recommended to follow natural remedies. Many such remedies can be found in our kitchen.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"728\"' height='\"1025\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/7d49b356f78177414935a36a5a.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-28127\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/7d49b356f78177414935a36a5a.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you embarrassed to remove your shoes in public due to cracks in your heels? While we spend a lot of time caring for our faces, we often overlook our feet. 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