Naturally Smooth: How to Help Dry Feet

If you have had a health problem arise or felt sick, your grandmother may have shared an old wives method that would cure you once and for all. While certain concoctions made of questionable ingredients might do the trick, there are some things out there that really do work. When it comes to having dry feet, there are some easy home remedies that can make your feet soft and smooth again.

Your feet dont have the same oil glands as the rest of your skin, which makes them vulnerable to dryness. It is important to take good care of your feet, because dry skin can become cracked skin, which is often painful and vulnerable to infection.

First, you can get rid of dead, dry skin by using a pumice stone on it after a bath or shower. Afterwards, use a deep-moisture foot cream. You need to look for a brand that contains urea, salicylic acid or lactic acid, all of which are helpful for dry skin. Other natural ingredients that are helpful include aloe vera, coconut oil, butter milk, shea butter, cocoa butter, and rose oil. For a homemade moisturizer you can take 2 tablespoons of mashed strawberries, 2 tablespoons of vegetable or coconut oil and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Another recipe is to use vitamin E, 4 ounces of olive oil, a small bottle of tea tree oil and some petroleum jelly. It is also helpful to put these lotions on at night and cover your feet up with socks to allow the moisture to sink in while you sleep.

Excessively dry feet could be due to hot showers, non-moisturizing soaps, cold weather, low humidity, aging, being in the sun, and certain medical conditions. If your home treatments for dry feet are not helping, or if your condition is worsening, dont hesitate to contact Houston Foot Specialists for help. This is especially important if your skin has cracked and you have an underlying condition such as diabetes. Dr. Bowmans office carries a wide variety of products to use for these problems. Contact Dr. Jeff Bowmanto make an appointment at our Houston, TX office by calling (713) 467-8886 today.

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Category: Skin Problems

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