Have Cracked Heels? This works

I have finally found a DIY  formula that worked for my severely dry and cracked heels. The formula is a combination of something I had already been doing plus something new I found on a Pinterest post.

 At first I thought the Pinterest post was really odd. It recommended using mouthwash like Listerine  to help fix cracked heals. I was doubtful, but at the same time curious because I have had a lifelong battle with dry rough heels that frequently crack and hurt. 

 Well, believe it or not, the Listerine remedy plus what I had already been doing worked for me and transformed my heals into soft nice heals.

Although this remedy has been working for me, it didn't work the first time I used it. !! It took about 4 times of using the Listerine before I began to see some positive results.

Basically It's a DIY easy "foot soak"  that can be made up in just 30 seconds!! It's that simple!. In fact, I'm soaking in it right now, as I write this post. In addition, it's also a very cooling and soothing  soak for hot and tired feet.  

Don't think I haven't already tried many other  remedies over the years-

1. I've done the Vaseline every night and white socks.routine. Helped a little, but didn't heal the cracks, and it's hard to sleep with socks in the summer. 
2. Vaseline and plastic bags tied over the feet. Forget that one, you could really get hurt on a bathroom run, very slippery.
3.  Over the counter foot creams and "as seen on TV products- Also, didn't do anything, I guess my feet are too resistant; I need more than a cream
4.  Prescription cream- DID NOTHING
5. Regular Pedicures- polished toes look great,  but it barely helps my heals
6. A Microplane shaver- this is what has always worked the best for me. It does a great job taking off the really dry hard skin and works better than a pedicure. This has always been the best solution, but I still needed something to soften the heals as well.  In combination, this new soak and regular use of the microplaner really softened and healed the cracks.
7. .I used  THE ORIGINAL Microplane Colossal Foot File Pedicure Rasp Pink  microplaner.

Here is what I do that works:

• I use a simple mouthwash foot soak  3-4  times a week ( now only twice a week) 
• the microplane tool twice a week to remove hard dry skin
• a little cream afterward microplaning  

 Here is what a microplane looks like:  THE ORIGINAL Microplane Colossal Foot File Pedicure Rasp Pink

My heels are finally looking good and I'm thrilled.
.If your heels are not really that bad , you probably only need to soak once a week and microplane once a week.

The DIY Magical Foot Soak Recipe: 

• 1/2 cup clear uncolored Listerine (actually any mouthwash will do)  However, don't use blue colored mouthwash; it will make your feet blue (really, it did !!) 
• 1/2 cup Vinegar (I used apple cider vinegar)
• 1 cup Water or more
• 1 foot basin 

Mix the uncolored Listerine, Vinegar, and water. Soak for 20 minutes.. Use a loofah to remove any dead skin. Wash off feet..

                                                           

Listerine, vinegar, water 

                   

                   

                 

Before ( ouch!!)

                       

                  

AFTER  

Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor. The information in this post is for educational purposes only. I am simply sharing what worked for me. Always check with your doctor before trying anything new.    

               

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