If you have cracked heels,they are a symptom that probably you are overlooking the most used part of the body.With age,the pressure on our feet keeps increasing and thus the feet develop a tendency to expand sideways.Since,the skin around the feet is dry, it cracks easily in the procedure.Also,this could be due to overexposure and not providing enough moisture to your feet.

Step 1

Some easy tips to take care of heels.

Before you go to bed:
Soak feet in warm soap water for 15 to 20 minutes.Along with the water you may add a cup of milk.This will soften the skin and loosen a little dirt.

Step 2

Now,mix 2 tsp of salt or sugar in 1/4 cup of coconut or vegetable oil.Massage this onto your heels in circles for about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Gently scrub with a pumice stone.Rinse with warm water and pat dry.Make sure you dry between toes.

Step 4

Rub a Stridex pad gently on your heels.Stridex is found in drugstores.It is generally for pimples but since it has salicylic acid it is good for heels.

Step 5

Finally,moisturize with Vaseline or cocoa butter.You could use any moisture rich foot cream.

Step 6

These days,many kinds of socks are available which are aloe infused.You could put those on and sleep if you feel comfortable.