What is a good home remedy for dry cracked heels and toes on your feet.?

Question

I MEAN DO YOU THINK I SHOULD JUST NOT WEAR SANDELS AND KEEP LOTIONS ON THEM AND HOW DO I KEEP LOTION ON IN THE NIGHT. I GUESS I COULD WRAP THEM IN PLASTIC. HUH? I GUESS I JUST NEED TO SPEND MORE TIME ON MYSELF AND QUIT RUNNING AND RUNNING. HUH?
MAYBE SOMEONE OUT THERE CAN HELP JUST A LITTLE.

Answer 1

Soak them daily ,I use loreal body wash and a soft scrub. If you do that often you will find the callus and dry skin goes away leaving the newer skin behind. It is part of my home care regiment, it is so easy to neglect our poor feet and they carry the load for us. I put my hand creams on as well from time to time and a little baby powder. Feels great too! ~A~
olive oil rubbed in is great for the skin as well!

Answer 2

Try the medicated Gold Bond. When you put your socks on, DOUSE the insides of them with the powder. It should make a big *** cloud if you have enough. Then, at night, rub some good lotion on your feet; make sure it has Aloe. No need to wrap them in anything. One important thing is getting the right shoes. Don't buy thick leather boots or shoes. Make sure there is good air flow in whatever you get. And one more thing: ALL hardcore runners have jacked up feet. You can't help it. When you apply lotion, it forms a durable layer of lotion on your skin. It won't come off when you sleep. Good Luck.

Answer 3

Just about all the previous answers will work. Personally I have found the use of any good lotion on a REGULAR basis makes a big difference.
I move my Paraffin Wax (hot wax like used in nail salons for your hands) to the floor then
I soak my feet in Johnson's Foot Soak for 10-15 minutes dry thoroughly, next lotion them up & dip my heals or entire foot in the hot or warm wax & leave on for at least 15 minutes and lotion them up one more time. Best done at the end of your day. I have found doing this several times a week will do the trick & it is very relaxing.

Answer 4

it is better if you avoid sandals. always wear socks [100% cotton, stretchable] and shoes or atleast the kind of footwear that covers your heel. no need to wrap plastic around feet. u may spread a small, 2x1 feet, plastic sheet on the bed where u place your feet. use proper shoes for walking/jogging/running and don't forget the socks.
here is a home remedy you can try:


Ingredients: LEMON JUICE
Instructions: SOAK YOUR FEET IN LEMON JUICE FOR ABOUT 10MIN. ON A WEEK TO WEEK BASIS, IF SEVERE EVERY 4 TO 5 DAYS UNTIL YOU SEE SOME CHANGE IN YOUR FEET
Cracked Heels
Soak your feet in warm/hot water for approximately 10 minutes. Take Lava Soap (this is the brand name of the soap) and scrub your heels. Continuously feel your heels for signs of smoothing. Rinse as normal.

Answer 5

I live in FL, and wear sandals year round! Plus I have really dry skin. The only thing I have ever found that works is Mirical Foot Repair. Put it on every night at bed time, I keep mine beside my bed.
I Also use a pumice stone in the shower every day. It may also help to sleep in a pair of socks after you put on the lotion.

Answer 6

Rub vaseline all over your feet, and then wrap them in plastic wrap and put on a pair of socks. In the morning your feet will be nice and soft. Do this once or twice a month, and on the other nights rub some jojoba oil, almond oil or even olive oil on your feet before you go to bed. You'll have nary a dry patch in sight.

Answer 7

I had this problem myself, several years ago. My husband suggested I use something like Vick's Vapor Rub or a Mentholatum type ointment. (usually you use this when your head is stopped up and you can't breathe, or it's rubbed on your chest when you have a cold, etc.) But it sounded like it might work since it's medicated too. It has worked wonderfully for me and I no longer have cracked heels. Put it on at night before you go to bed, and then put on a pair of socks to sleep in. I have found that I can get this product at the dollar store alot cheaper, and it's just as good as the name brand! Good luck, and let me know how it works for you!

Answer 8

Go to bed bath and beyond, they have special socks there that you pull over the moisturizing lotion so that you wear them at night. Also, a parafin machine there will cost you only about 40 bucks, and it will help after a couple of treatments of dipping your feet in to it.
You could also go and get a pedicure, but only if your feet aren't actually open wounds.. If they are.. I would suggest a trip to the doc/podiatrist first to clear you.. so you don't get infected.

Answer 9

You need to go get yourself a pedicure first then every night before you go to bed put some lotion on your feet and put on a pair of cotton socks this will keep your feet soft and pretty. Once every month treat yourself to a pedicure and yes you need to take at least that 45 minutes a month for yourself. I know how busy life can be!

Answer 10

I had this problem and found the most effective low-cost product that resolved it is called "Hoof Saver", which comes in a 32 ounce pump and can be found on Ebay for low cost plus shipping. It contains collagen, has a great mild scent and is also excellent for strengthening fingernails and keeping hands soft and crack-free.
I sent this to my mother who suffers from cracking fingers and it is keeping her crack-free. This can also be found in feed stores and places where horse products are sold.

Wearing sandals infrequently also helps.