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Most women are conscious of their appearance and go to lots of trouble to get a glowing skin. They indulge in a beauty regimen for their facial skin. Cleansing-toning-moisturising is a part of their beauty care, which they inculcate into their daily life. But when it comes to their feets, they ignore them. Sometimes the feets are so badly overlooked that they develop cracked heels, which are unsightly and also painful.

Cracked heels need to be treated to prevent its aggravation. Here are a few beauty tips to treat cracked heels at home.

In most cases cracked heels are due to dryness. Moisturise your feet everyday, especially before going to bed. After moisturization wear a pair of thick cotton socks.

Before retiring for the night, clean your feet properly and apply hydrogenated vegetable oil. Wear cotton socks and take it off only in the morning.

You can also apply a mixture of petroleum jelly and lemon juice. Massage it on your feet and heels till the mixture gets absorbed completely. Then wear thick cotton socks and keep it overnight.

Soak your feet on a mixture of warm water and lemon juice. Keep your feet soaked for at least 20 minutes. Then using a loofah gently exfoliate the dead skins in your feet.

Deficiency of minerals, vitamins, Zinc and Omega 3 Fatty Acids can also cause cracked heels. So eat a balanced, healthy diet that is rich in Zinc, vitamins and minerals to avoid cracked heels.

Note: If you suffer from a severe case of cracked heels that bleed it's advisable to consult a doctor.

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