Removing dry skin from your feet can be difficult. You might end up having to visit the foot doctor a lot of times before the dry skinned is removed. I have struggled with dry skin before on my feet and it can even be painful to walk when you have this problem. If you don’t have a lot of money to spend and would like to naturally remove dry or cracked skin on your feet then these 10 natural remedies might help you.
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10. Rice Flour – Makes a nice thick paste
If you need a paste that is thick then this might be the best solution for you. Rice flour is a thick paste when you combine apple cider vinegar and honey to it. All you need to do is get around 2 to 3 tablespoons of your rice then just add in a few spoon full’s of apple cider vinegar and honey then you have your thick paste. You might want to consider adding in almond oil that’s sweet or one spoon of some olive oil if the skin on your feet is extremely cracked. After the mix is completed just soak your feet in some warm water up to around 10 minutes then scrub them gently and remove the dead skin.
9. Use Essential oils to help with removing your dry skin or cracked heels
There are lots of essential oils available that can help you with removing your dry skin. You can dilute the oils with olive oil or either vegetable oil and soak your feet in them and then give your feet a nice rub with a scrubbing brush that removes dead skin. Some essential oils that can help dry skin include peppermint oil, lavender oil, lemon oil and perhaps the most famous oil used is Eucalyptus oil. You can use tea tree oil but it can irritate your skin and cause problems when it’s not properly diluted.
8. Honey can moisturize your feet
If you are looking for a good way to moisturize your feet then honey might just be what you need. The reason why honey helps is because of the properties in it that’s antibacterial. All you need to do is simply take one cup of organic honey and then at least a bucket of some warm water and mix the two together. Let your feet soak for around 20 minutes. Scrub your feet gently after your 20 minutes is up.
7. Wear shoes that allow your feet to easily breathe
Wearing breathable shoes might not have been something you expected to see on here but it’s important. Your shoes can help your feet with healing process or make it worse. You might even consider talking with your doctor to see if there are shoes that can help with making sure that the dry skin doesn’t get worse. It’s also important to get breathable socks.
6. Lemon juice gets rid of the skin cells that might be dead and dry
I don’t know if you knew this or not but lemon juice can get rid of the skin cells that might be dead or dry. There are also other benefits with soaking your feet in lemon juice. It will help with making your feet look beautiful and make them soft. This solution is one of the easiest out there because all you need to do is just take some lemon juice then put it in the warm water and let your feet soak for up to around 10 minutes. Wash your feet then dry them. Afterwards, you might want to consider adding a natural moisturizer to your feet.
5. Vinegar softens your skin and makes it easier to remove the dead skin
Vinegar is another popular solution that you can easily use it to remove not only the dead skin but it also helps with treating cracked feet or heels. If you have tired feet then soaking them in vinegar can also help. Take apple cider vinegar and two cups of warm water. Mix them together. After soaking your feet in them for around 15 minutes remove your dry skin with a foot scrubber then wash and dry your feet thoroughly. Putting on petroleum jelly once you’ve finished can also help your feet.
4. Olive oil helps to soften your feet
Using Virgin Olive Oil on your feet is one of the best natural ways that can help with making them soft and healthy. However, it’s not as easy as some of the other solutions. You will need to apply Virgin Olive Oil on a cotton ball then massage your feet with the cotton ball in slow circular motion for around 15 minutes. Wear some cotton socks that are thick for around one hour then wash your feet off gently. Once that has completed you will need 1 tablespoon of olive oil, some drops of lavender or lemon oil and put it in a small bottle then add some water to it and equal it out. Properly mix it until the solution is thick. Apply it to your feet throughout the day and you’ll start noticing a difference.
3. Oatmeal and jojoba oil heals cracked feet and softens them
Oatmeal has been used for many decades as a solution to healing dried or cracked feet naturally. However, adding in jojoba oil to the oatmeal can help with creating a paste that’s thick and needed to ensure that it heals your cracked feet and softens them. Just take one tablespoon of powdered oatmeal then jojoba oil and mix it together. Leave it on your heels for around 30 minutes then rinse it off with some cold water not hot water. Dry your feet.
2. Don’t throw away the overripe banana instead turn it into a paste for your feet
Yes, overripe bananas can help your feet. In order to make this work you will need to first get some avocado. Blend in a couple of bananas that are overripe along with half of an avocado. This makes a paste that’s creamy and thick. Apply the paste to your feet. Leave it on for around 20 minutes. Wash your feet between lukewarm and then cold water. Gently scrub your feet and dry.
1. Coconut oil creates a great moisturizer for your feet
It’s amazing at all the benefits that comes with coconut oil. It not only creates a wonderful moisturizer for your feet but it can fight bacterial infections and fungal infections. The reason why is because it has anti fungal and antimicrobial properties in it. Before sleeping soak your feet in some warm water, scrub them ideally with using something like a loofah, then dry them, afterwards apply the coconut oil on your feet but use a generous amount of it. Wear clean cotton breathable socks on during the night and leave the coconut oil on. Remove the socks on when you wake up and gently wash your feet. Do this for a few days or until you’re satisfied with your results.
Conclusion
Using a humidifier in your home can also help to prevent cracked or dry skin on your feet. If you struggle with your feet being itchy often then avoid caffeine products because they can make it worse. Talk with your foot doctor if you continue to have severe cracked or dry skin on your feet.