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Home Remedies for Dry Feet - Natural Treatment

Alternative MedicineJune 9, 2011Written by Peter Filinovich862 views

The dry and cracked feet is really very annoying, and the home remedies for dry feet can prove to be helpful to get rid of this embarrassing condition. In addition, dry skin on feet is very common these days, and most people just ride out and deal with the inconvenient dry itchy feet. The dry, itchy patches on feet are not a dire medical condition, but it can prove to be irritating and pesky. Also, these dry patches on feet are not an appealing thing either. Moreover, these dry patches may cause the feet to crack too; that is why many people look for some effective home remedies for dry feet.

There are many factors that may dry the skin of your feet. Firstly, the environmental factors may be the cause for the dryness in the feet. In addition, most of these environmental factors can be either controlled or changed, for example keeping your feet wet for too long or using soaps that contain harsh chemicals. However, the change in seasons is also a possible factor for occurrence of this problem. The home remedies for dry feet can effectually treat this problem that may have occurred due to any of the mentioned environmental factors. Secondly, improper functioning of the digestive system may lead to this problem. Thirdly, people suffering from acidity for longer periods are found to be more prone to dryness in the feet. Others include sedentary lifestyle, improper circulation, and certain diseases. The home remedies for dry feet can prove to be helpful in treating this problem that may have occurred due to any of the mentioned causes.

1. Mix 2 tablespoons of sea salt in a tub of warm water. Soak you feet in the water for 20 minutes to clear out the dry, dead skin of your feet. Afterwards, massage your feet with moisturizer.

2. Massage your feet with warm olive oil. It will help in the growth of new skin. Also, it will moisturize your dried feet.

3. Take 5 teaspoons of honey, 2 teaspoons of lavender oil, and a pinch of salt. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly. Massage your feet with this mixture to revitalize your dry skin on feet.

4. Coconut oil is very nutritional for our skin. Everyday, half an hour before taking bath, massage your feet with warm coconut oil.

5. Add few drops of tea tree oil in a large vessel of warm water. Soak your feet in it for 30 minutes. Afterwards, apply moisturizer on the feet. Tea tree oil is a natural anti bacterial, anti fungal, antiseptic and anti inflammatory.

In conclusion, the above mentioned home remedies for dry feet are indeed very effective, and it will help to prevent worsening the problem. In addition, it is also important to be careful about your diet and lifestyle. It is advised to include foods that are rich in zinc. Also, include green leafy vegetables and peanuts in your diet. Moreover, massage feet with any good moisturizer regularly to prevent reoccurrence of the problem. In addition, develop a habit of exercising for at least 30 minutes. Nevertheless, the home remedies for dry feet are very simple and effective, but the mentioned tips will help these remedies to heal faster, and it will also prevent the reoccurrence of the problem.

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