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This may be improperly selected shoes, and too active lifestyle, and lack of vitamins, and malnutrition, and be the first sign of the development of more serious diseases, primarily neurodermatitis or diabetes. But whatever it is, this problem must be solved in any case and as soon as possible. Moreover, cracked heels cause a lot of discomfort while walking.
How can you deal with calluses and corns? First tip: take foot baths regularly. To prevent the formation of calluses on the heels, 1-2 times a week do foot baths for 10-20 minutes. They not only relax, but also soften the skin. After such a bath on softened skin, you can quickly remove the excess layer of keratinized skin with a pumice stone. After a bath or shower, thoroughly dry your feet and legs and apply a special foot or heel cream to them.
If your skin on your feet is already hard and dry, the skin in those areas loses its elasticity. There are prerequisites for the formation of corns. And deep cracks and folds can appear on the skin. Such cracks break the integrity of the skin, and an infection can develop that is not easy to cure. Diabetics should pay special attention to such cracks. To prevent infection, we recommend wearing cotton socks throughout the night. During the night, our feet rest – this is the perfect time to apply a special cream against corns. Before going to bed, generously apply a special cream for corns on the affected areas with cracked skin, put cotton socks on top and leave them all night. Due to this, the selected heel cream will be able to work for a long time.
Rating of the top 5 creams for cracked heels according to KP
1. Heel cream with 25% urea from Numis Med
The cream is necessary for intensive care of rough, problematic skin of the feet and heels, especially for very dry skin prone to cracking. It soothes the skin, neutralizes odor, and with prolonged use prevents the formation of corns and corns. Urea in a high concentration of 25% quickly and intensively moisturizes and softens the skin, along with lanolin, jojoba and shea oils, nourishes and restores it. Panthenol, allantoin, bisabolol and tocopherol effectively heal microcracks on rough skin. And piroctone olamine and silver chloride prevent the occurrence of fungal and bacterial infections. The cream is created and tested by dermatologists.
2. Sky Perfume
A good option for those who returned from vacation with cracked skin on their feet or those who have to spend a lot of time in closed shoes. Thanks to the developed formula of the product based on extracts of algae and edelweiss cells, CIEL parfum quickly solves the problem of “overdrying” of the skin, removes the dead layer of cells, and reduces the depth of cracks. The texture of Ciel Parfum is more like an ointment than a cream, so it is best to apply and leave overnight. The smell is pleasant, convenient packaging, which you can always take with you on the road.
Of the minuses: slow absorption.
3. Purelan от Medela
Purelan by Medela is actually a cream for new moms who suffer from cracked nipples. But thanks to the innovative formula based on natural ingredients, the cream has become a real must-have for those who suffer from discomfort in the feet. It can often be found on a shelf in the office of pedicure masters. Purelan heals cracks after 2-3 applications, quickly regenerates epidermal cells, relieves them of inflammation. Despite the dense texture of the cream, it is quickly absorbed, does not leave that same sticky feeling. There is a travel format.
Of the minuses: hard to find in cosmetics stores, easier to order online.
4. Сracked heel foot cream от Neutrogena
That’s what is required from the cream for cracked heels? To remove irritation as quickly as possible, eliminate microcracks and preserve the effect for a long time. And although these are several tasks at once, manufacturers from Neutrogena coped and created a whole line of creams for the treatment of cracked skin: “Intensive Recovery”, “Restoring”, and “Callus”. The formula of all three products includes aloe extract, panthenol, vitamin E and glycerin. And just a week of application is enough to solve even an old problem. It is better to use a restorative cream in courses, it will help to fix the result and saturate the skin with vitamin B 5.
Of the minuses: in order to solve the problem with cracked heels completely, you will have to spend money on the entire line.
5. Gehwol Med
This is a real lifesaver for those who still decide to join the fight for the smoothness of their feet. Bisabolol, which softens natural fats, vitamin B 5 and a line of natural oils, which is part of the composition, promises to cope even with advanced cases. The cream really works wonders. Already after the first application, the sensation of discomfort and pain disappears, inflammation disappears, and tights and socks no longer cling to the “burrs” on the heels. An important point: since this is more of an ointment than a cream, which means that it is absorbed for a long time, you should pay attention to proper use – it is recommended to apply the composition on the foot, put on loose cotton socks and leave it overnight.
Of the minuses: has a medicinal smell, cannot be used for a long time, is expensive compared to similar products of competitors.
How to choose a cream for cracked heels
Read the packaging carefully. Quality manufacturers must indicate the expected effect of the cream (softening, nourishing, healing, protection), production date, expiration date and hypoallergenicity of the product.
Read the instructions carefully. The application of some creams requires preliminary preparation (steaming the legs, treating the heels with a pumice stone, etc.), while for others this is not necessary.
What must be included in
- Feel free to read the ingredients. In addition to the standard base in the form of petroleum jelly and walnut extract, a cracked heel cream should include:
- Urea/salicylic acid. They prevent the occurrence of cracks, calluses, corns.
- Vitamins. Ideally, if vitamin E is included, it is necessary for the treatment and prevention of cracks and calluses.
- Keratin, calendula extract, aloe. They quickly heal wounds and microcracks.
- Jojoba, shea, lavender, coconut. Good nutritional protection that maintains the desired level of PH-skin for a long time.
- Propolis. It forms a film that protects the surface of the foot from external influences and helps retain moisture.
- Betaine. Designed to soften the skin, relieve it of redness and irritation.