Cracked heels can be painful, embarrassing, and even lead to infections if ignored. Luckily, you don’t need expensive creams — simple ingredients from your kitchen can restore your feet naturally.
Here are 5 powerful home remedies you can try today:
✅ 1. Warm Water + Salt + Baking Soda Soak (15 minutes)
Ingredients:
- 1 bowl of warm water
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 5 bay leaves
- 4–5 cloves
How to Use:
Mix everything in warm water and soak your feet for 15–20 minutes.
Benefits:
✔ Softens dead skin
✔ Reduces swelling and inflammation
✔ Eliminates unpleasant odor
✔ Disinfects and boosts circulation
✅ 2. Onion + Toothpaste OR Castor Oil Overnight Pack
Option A:
- Crush 1 slice of onion and mix with a bit of toothpaste
- Apply on cracked heels, cover with gauze or socks, and leave overnight
Option B:
- Apply castor oil (ulei de ricin) generously on cracks
- Cover and leave overnight
Benefits:
✔ Onion disinfects
✔ Toothpaste softens hardened skin
✔ Castor oil deeply hydrates and regenerates
✅ 3. Baking Soda & Vinegar Scrub
- Mix 1 tbsp baking soda + 1 tbsp vinegar
- Let it fizz, then use it to scrub rough areas for 2–3 minutes
Benefits:
✔ Removes dead skin
✔ Brightens dull heels
✔ Helps reduce calluses
✅ 4. Coconut Oil & Sugar Exfoliation
- Mix 1 tbsp coconut oil + 1 tbsp sugar
- Massage heels in circular motions, then rinse
Benefits:
✔ Natural exfoliation
✔ Deeply moisturizes and prevents further cracking
✅ 5. Toothpaste + Onion + Castor Oil Remedy 🌿
Mix ½ tsp toothpaste, a thin slice of onion, and a few drops of castor oil to create a soothing blend.
Apply it on your cracked heels, then cover with a sock to lock in the moisture or wrap with a plastic bag to avoid staining the sheets.
Leave it on for at least 1 hour, or overnight for deeper repair.
Benefits:
✔ Softens hardened skin
✔ Helps heal deep cracks
✔ Restores smooth, hydrated heels
6.Baking Soda + Lemon + Toothpaste + Castor Oil (or Aloe Vera) Remedy 🌿
Mix 1 tsp baking soda, a few drops of lemon juice, ½ tsp toothpaste, and 1 tsp castor oil (or aloe vera gel for a milder version).
Apply the paste generously on your cracked heels, then cover with socks or wrap with a plastic bag to avoid staining the sheets.
Leave it on overnight — or for at least 1 hour if you’re in a hurry.
Benefits:
✔ Exfoliates dead skin
✔ Softens rough, dry heels
✔ Restores smoothness and elasticity
💧 Rinse with warm water in the morning and gently scrub for baby-soft feet!
⚠️ Precautions
- Do not use acidic or harsh scrubs on bleeding or severely cracked heels
- Diabetics should avoid very rough scrubbing — use only moisturizing masks
- If cracks are infected or painful, consult a doctor before applying anything
