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Top 10 Home Remedies To Avoid Dry Feet

By on January 1, 2021

Dry and cracked feet not only look ugly but also restricts you from wearing your favourite footwear. It not only spoils the appearance of your feet but also cause bleeding and wounds.  Home Remedies To Avoid Dry Feet

Causes of Dry Feet

The most common cause of dry feet include poor blood circulation due to diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure, dry skin condition such as psoriasis and eczema, nutritional deficiency, wearing wrong shoes, poor gait and improper care and hygiene of your skin.

If the skin on your feet is dry and flaky and you feel ashamed of taking off your shoes in public gathering try the home remedies discussed below to curb dryness.Top 10 Home Remedies To Avoid Dry Feet

Home Remedies To Avoid Dry Feet

#1. Coconut Oil And Lemon

Lemon contain citric acid that exfoliate the dead skin cells and softens the skin. It soothes cracked and dry heel. On the other hand,coconut oil is rich in vitamin E that moisturizes the skin. Coconut Oil And Lemon

What To Do

Take a lemon and cut it into half. Squeeze the juice and then rub the halves of lemon on your heel. After 30 minutes, rub coconut oil on your feet. Repeat this at least two to three times in a week.

#2. Honey To Avoid Dry Feet

Honey has hydrating properties. It is a well-known moisturizer and it is antibacterial. It is considered as one of the best treatment for dry and cracked heels.  Honey To Avoid Dry Feet

What To Do

Fill a bucket half with warm water. Add a cup of honey to it. Soak your feet in it for about 20 minutes. Scrub gently and wash with water.

#3. Oatmeal And Olive Oil

Oatmeal has mositurizing properties and exfoliate the dead skin cells. Oatmeal And Olive Oil

What To Do

To a tablespoon oatmeal powder add around five drops of olive oil and make a thick paste. Apply the paste on your feet and heels. Leave the paste for an hour and then rinse it off with cold water. Dry your feet with towel. Repeat this every night before sleeping.

#4. Avocado Oil For Cracked Heels 

Avocado is rich in good fat. It smoothen the skin. Being anti-bacterial, it treats skin issues and heals cut and wounds.

What To Do

Apply avocado oil on your feet every night before sleeping.

#5. Glycerine And Rosewater

It is one of the most useful home remedy to avoid dry feet.

To a teaspoon glycerine, add a teaspoon rose water,half-teaspoon lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Add this mixture to wash basin filled with water. Soak your feet in it for about 10 minutes and then scrub your heels with the help of pumice stone.

You may also mix lemon juice,glycerine and rosewater to make a paste and apply it to your heels. Leave it overnight and then rinse off in the morning. Use this home remedy every day until you get the desired result.

#6. Aloe Vera

Aloe verais known to do wonders on the skin. It keeps the skin hydrated. Being rich in antibacterial agents

It prevents secondary infection and treat cracked heels.

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera

Apply fresh aloe vera gel over your heels. After 15 minutes, rinse it off with lukewarm water.

#7. Baking Soda To Avoid Dry

Baking soda has anti-inflammatory properties that remove dead skin cells and revitalizes the skin.

To a bucket, half filled with water add one fourth cup of baking soda. Mix well and soak your feet in it for about 15 minutes. Remove your feet and rub your heels gently with a pumice stone gently. Rinse it with clean water. Baking Soda To Avoid Dry

Repeat this at least 2 times in a week for the desired result.

#8. Coffee Grounds

Coffee ground is a natural exfoliant that gently helps to get rid of cracked and dry skin. Coconut oil being rich in vitamin E acts as moisturizer and keep the skin supple and healthy.

To 2 cups of warm coffee ground, add about half cup of coconut oil. Mix and apply to your skin. Scrub your skin gently and rinse it off.

Besides, the above home remedies it is very important to drink lots of water to keep your body hydrated. Include essential fatty acids such as seeds and nuts in your diet. Eat foods rich in vitamin C, vitamin A and vitamin E such as whole grain, green leafy vegetable and fresh fruits.

Dry and cracked feet is painful and unsightly. Fortunately, the above natural home remedies not only softens and smooth dry feet but also heals cracked feet. Therefore, what are you waiting for go to your kitchen and pick up the cure to avoid dry feet.

The list of home remedies to avoid dry feet listed in this article are my personal favourites. If you know, some home remedies to treat cracked and dry feet do share with us in the comment section below.

 

Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta
Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta:  Professionally a homeopathic doctor and a dietician Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta is passionate about writing health and parenting blogs. She believes in holistic approach towards health and well being.
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