Natural Treatment for Dry Foot Skin
Irritated by or in pain because of dry feet? Natural preventative care and natural treatment can help alleviate symptoms and prevent future episodes of dry feet.
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Symptoms
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Dry skin can crack heels. People with dry skin on their feet may experience itchiness, flaky or dry skin and cracked heels. Fissures, or tiny cracks in the skin, are common for people with dry feet.
Causes
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Uncomfortable shoes can lead to dry skin. Many factors contribute to dry skin on the feet. Genetics, cold weather and age all influence skin. Uncomfortable shoes, skin conditions and diabetes can all contribute to the development of dry feet.
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Pumice Stones
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Pumice is a volcanic rock. Pumice stones are natural rocks that can be used to scrub dead skin from the feet. The treatment works best after soaking the feet and loosening up dry and dead skin.
Natural Exfoliants
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Exfoliate with strawberries. Strawberries contain high amounts of citric acid and can be used to exfoliate dead and dry skin off of the feet. Form a paste by mixing strawberries, chopped almonds, oil and salt. Massage the spread on feet and rinse with water.
Natural Preventative Care
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Take care of your feet. Moisturizing feet leads to less dry skin and alleviates symptoms of dry skin on the feet. Rubbing the feet with organic petroleum jelly before bed and wearing socks during sleep can help rejuvenate the skin and return moisture to the feet.
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References
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