How to Make an Ointment for Cracked Heels and Skin

Treat dry skin with a simple ointment.

Make an ointment to help heal both cracked heels and cracked skin. This moisturizing ointment can also be used on any area of dryness, but is especially useful on dry feet or hands. Apply this moisturizing ointment twice a day until the skin heals. In addition, use it regularly to prevent cracked skin or cracked heels. The ingredients in the ointment are easily found at local health food stores or online.

Things You'll Need

• 1 Tablespoon beeswax
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon anhydrous Lanolin
• 1 Tablespoon avocado oil
• 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
• 10 drops evening primrose oil
• 10 drops lavender oil
• Sauce pan
• Wooden spoon
• Small jar

Instructions

1. Pour the olive oil into a small saucepan until heated. Add the pure unbleached beeswax, anhydrous lanolin and avocado oil. Stir with a wooden spoon over low heat. Remove the pan from the heat once the beeswax has fully melted and is thoroughly combined with the other ingredients.

2. Allow the mixture to cool for one minute.

3. Add the vitamin E oil, evening primrose oil and lavender oil. Stir the mixture together gently.

4. Pour the mixture into a small jar or cosmetics container. Allow it to cool until it has reached room temperature. Put the lid or cover on, then put into the fridge.

5. Massage the ointment into dry skin areas.

Tips & Warnings

• Store the ointment in the fridge between uses.

• Test a small patch of skin with the ointment before applying in large quantities.

References

• University of Maryland Medical Center: Lavender