What works for dry cracked heels?

[Justcannotbearsed]

Got a pedicure booked but can’t get in till after Christmas. What works for dry heels?

www.boots.com/ccs-heel-balm-75g-10025480

Heel balm from any pharmacy eg flexitol or scholl - softens the skin which makes the cracks less painful. Once existing cracks have grown out (the tough outer layers of skin are dead cells so won't ever heal but will eventually wear away) then you can (if you wish) cut back on the heel balm and let the skin dry out again but keep it under control with regular filing - personally I dislike the slimy feel of the balm and prefer to regularly grate off a few mm of thickened skin before it gets to the point of starting to crack.

Another vote for flexitol

Flexitol. Once you've got rid of the worst cracks use a glass pumice stone to remove the worst of the dry skin where you're in the bath.

Flexitol. Use it daily.

A foot file to remove dry skin. I use something like this on dry skin, be gentle. Flexitol (I used a mixture of the heel balm and foot cream) is the best foot cream I've ever used. Apply it after a bath before bed and put some cotton socks on.

www.amazon.co.uk/Pedicure-Professional-Stainless-Double-Sided-Replacement/dp/B073RMYWRB/ref=pd_lpo_1?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B073RMYWRB&tag=mumsnetforu03-21

Yes, Flexitol is really good and also a foot file, scrub and cream from the Margaret Dabbs range for maintenance. Pricey bur i got it for my birthday last year when my feet were so cracked, it hurt every time i took a step. Took about three days to get much better. You have reminded me to start using it again!

www.margaretdabbs.co.uk/

I used to be a flexitol fan. Now I prefer scholl dry heel. Plus cheaper
BUT I barely use either now because I use bath oil daily. Honestly I had the worst feet in the world

And I used to use the grater that looks like a cheese slicer. All the rest crap.

Now nothing.

www.superdrug.com/Health/Foot-Care/Callus-and-Corns/Superdrug-Corn-and-Callus-Remover/p/791057?gclid=Cj0KCQiAzMGNBhCyARIsANpUkzMJGrhiGYk6jfP6vpDFyszlDCPgGx-dUj9V5V8zkkB4i1Iqcop1EUsaAvZXEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Vaseline works brilliantly, better than any foot cream I have ever used.
Smother heels in it each morning before putting on socks/tights.
When heels are very cracked and also painful, then reapply again at night and put on socks to wear whilst sleeping.

Make sure you are drinking enough water. flexitol or any cream with urea in after filing feet with foor file

Snowfire

Boots heel balm with 25% urea.

Apply after showering in the morning, then in the evening soak feet, rub with pumice, and apply again

I used to use all the creams Flexitol etc but found I had to keep using it all the time and could never keep on top of it.

Now I use one of those blade things and slice it off. It's so satisfying and amazing! For upkeep in between I use a foot file. I personally think this beats any cream.

Can someone show me what you mean by the blade. I struggle nowadays with my heels and the creams just seem to smooth the horrid skin rather than soften it completely. My tights and socks are ruined regularly!

I'm currently using thisI apply at night, and wear socks in bed, so it soaks in well. Working very well.

Superdrug cracked heel cream - cheap and effective

Podiatrists use a blade.
I have cream, done foot peels and tried filing myself. The only thing that really works for me is a good old podiatry session!

Eucerin - the sort with 10% urea in it. Apply it twice a day.

@Rainartist

Can someone show me what you mean by the blade. I struggle nowadays with my heels and the creams just seem to smooth the horrid skin rather than soften it completely. My tights and socks are ruined regularly!

I can't remember what they are called but I got mine from Superdrug. It was only a few quid. It's like a potato peeler for your feet 😆. If you look on Superdrug website it is in the foot section.

I use boots foot cream in a little jar.

Ta @Tanfastic

@teaandtoastwithmarmite. do you mean the green stuff in a glass jar.....I went online and it was out of stock and they are not getting any more. .I was horrified!