Skin aging: With age, skin loses elasticity, becomes thick, dry, and flaky, and the appearance of cracks in the skin on the feet can become more prevalent as we age.
Obesity: Excessive weight puts pressure on the layer of fat under the heel. This can cause the pad to stretch, which, if the skin isn’t flexible, can put pressure on the foot and cause heel cracks to appear.
Symptoms:
Initially, the heel skin appears rough and uneven, becomes dry, sensitive, and inelastic. The skin begins to harden, then as the condition worsens, the heel begins to crack and take on a whitish, yellowish, or reddish color. As a result, the skin becomes exposed to bacteria and vulnerable to infection.
To treat your feet and prevent these symptoms from worsening, here’s a homemade recipe that will keep you from wasting money on pedicures. This natural remedy will nourish and hydrate your feet.
Ingredients:
– 4 cups of milk
– 3 tablespoons of baking soda
The instructions:
Read more on the next page
