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Home Remedies For Cracked Heels: Cracked heels are common during the winter season. Lack of moisture in the air, excessive use of heaters and lack of hydration are common causes of cracked heels. Sometimes this problem increases so much that there is pain and even bleeding in the heels. Many types of creams, lotions and oils are available in the market to repair cracked heels. But do you know that home remedies are also very useful in repairing heels.
Today in this article, we are going to tell you about a mask made from the winter snack peanut peel, which will not only heal the cracks on the heels but will also make them soft. Let us know about the method of making mask and its benefits.
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What are the reasons for cracked heels?
First of all, let us know why heels crack. According to NCBI, dry skin, standing for a long time, wearing open heeled shoes and increasing weight. All these are the main reasons for cracked heels. Apart from this, due to lack of vitamins in the body, heels also start cracking. If you want your heels to remain soft then it is very important to keep your body hydrated.
How to make mask from peanut peel?
To repair cracked heels, you can make a mask from peanut peels. For this you need a bowl of peanuts. Peel it, wash it and dry it. Now grind the peels coarsely in a mixer and make powder. You can make both scrub and mask from it. To make a scrub, keep the powder coarse and to make a mask, grind it very finely. Now take a bowl and take 2 spoons of peel powder and add coconut oil, honey and raw milk in it and mix it well. The foot mask is ready.
Apply like this
To apply peanut peel mask on cracked heels, first soak your feet in lukewarm water for 5 minutes. After this wipe them. Now apply the prepared paste on cracked heels and massage in circular motion for 5-7 minutes. This also improves blood circulation and removes dead skin. Now take the mask again and apply it on the heels in a thick layer and leave it for 15 minutes. After the mask dries, wash the feet with clean water, wipe the feet, apply Vaseline or glycerine on it and wear socks. You have to use this mask twice a week.
How does peanut peel work?
Actually, antioxidants like polyphenols are found in peanut peel, which work to remove dead skin cells. Apart from this, it protects the skin cells from free radicals. When they are made into coarse powder, it works as a natural scrub. Along with fibre, vitamins, minerals are also found in peanut peel, which is beneficial in reducing swelling.
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