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Cracked heels: 4 tips on what you can do against cracked heels
Cracks on the feet not only look unattractive, they can also hurt. Find out what you can do about them here. We have 4 helpful tips against cracked heels!
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Cracks on the feet: what exactly are they?
When calluses form on the feet, the risk of fissures increases. These are cracks that mainly form on the heels. If these cracks become too deep, they often cause pain. Over time, the initially small cracks can also become deeper and deeper and hurt even more. To prevent cracked heels from occurring in the first place, here are 4 tips to prevent them.
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Cracked skin: 4 tips on what to do against cracked heels
1. always apply cream to your feet
To prevent the skin from drying out even more, it must be kept moist and supple. Apply a foot cream to your feet after every shower. This cream from L'Occitane with shea butter prevents your feet from drying out and provides them with plenty of moisture >> There are also special creams with urea for dry and rough feet. This cream from Hansaplast was rated 4.5 stars on Amazon >> Mountain pine also helps to make cracked heels supple again.
2. avoid shoes that are too tight
Shoes that are too tight are unhealthy for our feet. This can encourage the formation of calluses, which in turn can lead to cracks. A vicious circle! So always make sure you have enough room in your shoes!
3. develop a foot care routine
If you are prone to severe callus formation, you should have a regular pedicure or remove the calluses yourself. Use a foot bath and a pumice stone to get to grips with it. And don't forget to apply cream afterwards! It's best to do this every evening before you go to sleep. This will keep your feet supple and prevent chapped feet.
4. home remedy: olive oil scrub against calluses
An old household remedy also helps against annoying cracks: an olive oil scrub. To do this, mix olive oil with salt and apply the mixture to the feet. Wrap them in cling film for around one to two hours - then rub the scrub onto your feet, rinse them thoroughly and apply a moisturizing foot cream.