How to Heal Cracked Heels

Got the Grand Canyon of cracks on your heels? If you've tried shea butter, pumice stones, Vitamin E oil, lanolin, and so on, try one more thing... plain old olive oil.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• olive oil
• socks (not stockings or hose)

1. Before going to bed, rub olive oil on your heels and other foot calluses. I keep a small bottle of olive oil in the bathroom, so I can use my finger to apply the oil.

2. Put on a clean pair of socks. They don't have to be all cotton - just need to keep the oil off your sheets. (And in my case, discourage the dog from licking the oil off!)

3. Go to bed. Put your socks in the laundry.

4. Repeat at least every few days for 3 to 4 weeks.

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure to consult a doctor if your heels are red, painful and /or infected.