Unsightly furrows on the heels can spoil even the most fashionable summer styling. If sneakers land on your feet again instead of sandals, it's high time to do something about cracked skin, which not only looks unpleasant - it also causes pain when walking, and over time leads to more serious health consequences.
Foot skin needs to be hydrated and moisturized
Factors affecting heel cracking are plentiful - the main negligence is insufficient moisturizing of the foot skin. Keratosis also has a genetic basis, which, although we have no control over, can be prevented. Tight shoes or socks made of artificial materials also contribute to faster skin keratosis. Overweight can also be the cause of ugly-looking heels. If we don't use any scrubs or moisturizers on a daily basis, our heels become dry and then crack, causing unsightly furrows. The conclusion? Let's not neglect foot care!
Cracked foot skin: hydration is the key
An effective way to get rid of calloused heels is to use moisturizing creams or ointments, which are designed not only to provide the skin with an extra dose of moisture, but also to regenerate it. An ingredient that will help us improve the skin around the heels is petroleum jelly combined with active ingredients. Thanks to its properties, it retains water and thus hydrates and moisturizes the skin.
If we want to provide cracked skin with a decent dose of hydration, we can give it vitamin A + E in the form of moisturizing emulsions. At the podiatrist's, we can easily find products for skin regeneration, which should then be applied systematically.
Let's remember about foot care
Any neglect of the foot area is noticed only with the arrival of warm days - much too late to effectively take care of their condition. That's why it's worth caring for feet all year round, using not only moisturizing creams or ointments, but also scrubs and regenerating baths.
