What Causes Cracked Heels

What are Cracked Heels?

Cracked heels are caused by cracking and splitting of the skin. It is also a sign of lack of attention to foot care. When the skin around the heels becomes thickened and dry, it loses the suppleness and elasticity. Sometime, it can split under simple pressures like walking. The daily activities such as walking and standing for long hours may lead to unsightly, painful and even bleeding cracked heels.

Causes of Cracked Heels

•     Naturally dry and thick skin around the heel is highly likely to crack due to excessive feet activity.

•       Prolonged standing at work or home.

•     Overweight may increase the pressure on the normal fat pad under the heel.

•    Back-open shoes affect the fat under the heel to expand sideways and increase the possibility to get cracked heels.

•    Skin diseases or skin disorder such as Athlete’s foot, Eczema and Diabetes may cause cracked heels.

•      Excessive exposure to the water can strip the natural oils and leave skin dry and rough.

•       Circulation problems.

•       Deficiency of vitamins, minerals, zinc and malnutrition.

•       Unhygienic circumstances or conditions.

Solutions to Cure Cracked Heels

Vegetable Oils

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A variety of vegetable oils can be used to treat and prevent cracked heels. Vegetable oils such as sesame oil, olive oil and coconut oil will work. Firstly, soak your feet in the soapy water and scrub it with pumice stone. Wash your feet and dry them with clean water. After that, apply any vegetable oil on your feet and put on a pair of clean socks and leave them overnight while you sleep. Repeat the steps for few days until the cracks on your heels gone completely.

Lemons

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Method 1:

Soak the feet in lemon juice for about 10 minutes. Follow this therapy on a weekly basis until one finds a change. Lemon juice is a very mild natural acid and helps to dissolve dead and dry skin so that it can be easily removed. It is best to soak your feet in a lemon juice solution and then lightly scrub it with soft foot brush to gently exfoliate the top layers of dead skin that cause dry cracked heels.

Method 2:

Combine one teaspoon of Vaseline and juice from one whole lemon. Wash your feet and pat them dry before applying. Apply to the dry areas and heels of your feet until you’ve used the entire batch. You should do this just before bed and wear wool socks to lock in the moisture.

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Are You Using the Right Cleanser?

What are the advantages of olive oil cleanser?

Anshaw by Dr. Anshaw Olive Oil Cleanser

Anti-Aging: The active ingredients are similar to lipids of the cutaneous barrier that can prevent the signs of ageing and give tonicity and elasticity to the skin.

Anti-Redness: The active ingredients are able to protect the skin from irritant stimulus. It is used to soothe and to calm sensitive skin.

Enhancer of skin delivery: It generates liquid crystals with skin-like fatty acid composition. Therefore, it improves skin complexion and moistures the skin.  

Environmental Shield: Able to maintain optimal physiological function of the skin barrier ensuring maximal protection from harsh environmental damages.

How to Wash Face Properly

Wash Your Hands

The hands accumulate a lot of dirt during the day. First thing to do before you wash your face is to wash hands. Use antibacterial soap to wash hands, avoid direct contact your dirty hands to the face because it will transfer oil, dirt and bacteria onto your face.

Remove Makeup

Select makeup remover that is suitable for your skin type, recommend mild remover. Remove the eye makeup and follow by face, lips and neck. Do not ignore the neck part, remove makeup with cotton pads.

Splash Face with Lukewarm Water

Lukewarm water produces smallest reaction in your face. Hot water can strip your skin of its natural oils and cold water can cause your skin to tighten up.

Apply Cleanser

Take a small amount of the cleanser on your hand and gently rub the cleanser throughout the wet face. Make sure the cleanser wash all your facial areas, chin and neck. Gently massage with a circular motion on your face for one minute.

Rinse the Face

Rinse your face with slightly cooler water than the lukewarm water. Splash the face until the cleanser is removed. Pat the face with dry and clean towel. Do not rub or wipe your face, it may tear and irritate the skin.

Skin Care Products

Apply moisturizer or hydrating product each time when you are done cleansing your face. Again, skin care products must be suitable for your skin type. Consult a skin expert if you are not sure the product is suitable for you.

Face Washing Tips

1. Wash your face twice a day to keep your skin clear.
2. Avoid over-cleansing.
3. Do not use hot or cold water to wash your face. Lukewarm water is the best temperature to cleanse your face effectively.
4. Exfoliate your face once or twice a week to remove dead skin.
5. Avoid using bar soaps to cleanse your face as they will dry it out.
6. Take your time to rinse cleanser away; do not forget to rinse the commonly neglected area: hairline, jawline and nose.

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Descriptions

A sulfate-free, non-drying cleanser that gently cleanses away impurities and excess oil without stripping its moisture.

Contain olive and rose hip seed oil which are naturally rich in antioxidants and essential nutrients to protect and nourish the skin.

Directions

Gently massage over wet skin in circular motion and rinse off thoroughly with water. For optimal results, follow with our recommended toner, moisturizer and other skin care steps. 

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