How to Get Rid of Dry, Cracked Heels

You heels can be smooth again!

Are you noticing as you age that the heels of your feet are becoming dry and cracked? Follow these steps to get rid of dry, cracked heels.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

1. If your heels are dry to the point of being cracked, start by getting rid of that excess dead skin. You can use a foot file found at most drug stores. When using a file, it helps to have soaked the feet a bit to soften the skin. Then just file the excess off.

   You can also use a product like PedEgg. The skin should be dry when using a PedEgg so there is no need to soak. Again, just file off the excess dead skin. The PedEgg is even designed to catch the skin shavings for you.

2. Once your heels are free of the cracked, dead skin, apply a foot cream or moisturizer. There are products made especially for feet so seek those out. A good time to put on moisturizer is right before going to bed.

   Putting on socks after moisturizing will help keep the moisturizer on your feet so it can absorb through the night.

3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 as often as necessary to maintain smooth skin. It may take a while before your feet reach "maintenance" level.

   The more you moisturize, the less often you should have to repeat Step 1.

Tips & Warnings

• When performing Step 1, be careful not to file too harshly. Use a light pressure only so as not to damage the healthy skin underneath.

Resources

• Ped Egg
• Professional Foot Smoother
• Cracked Heel Repair Push-Up Stick