Heel Care

A well cared heel indicates a well groomed individual. Whether it is a male or a female, a well formed heel is pleasing to look at and very comfortable to move around with. Cracked heels are often caused due to the dryness of the skin and are a very ugly thing to watch. These cracks are also termed as Heel Fissures. These fissures at times also lead to infection of the foot and turn out to be very painful.

What must be done to ensure that our heels remain in fine shape and are pleasing to view and also feel great? Care for them.

Some simple tips to care for your heels are enumerated below.

• Choose your shoes with care. Use thick soled shoes and avoid thin and flimsy ones.
• Use a good scrubber to scrub the dead skin from the heel and ensure that the skin is smooth thereafter.

• Apply antiseptic balm to the base of the heel to make them smooth and moist.

• When suffering from heel fissures, apply the moisturizer and also use socks to protect the heels

• Reduce the direct impact of sunlight and also try not to roughen the heels while walking barefoot on rough surfaces.

• Never cut the hard or dead skin of the heel using scissors or blades.

• Make it a habit to have regular foot baths and pedicures. They are both refreshing as well as hygienic.