I've solved my manky heels!

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I had heels like hooves. It didnt matter what I did or used. Now for the first time in my life, I have finally got pink, smooth and soft heels!

I know it's a common question on here.

It's taken 3 weeks so it's not a quick fix. I used Dr Scholl perfect pedi a few times a week. The first few times were pretty hardcore but now it's just a quick go around so takes a couple of minutes.

Most mornings I put body moisturiser on them. Then every night I'd use Flexitol. The one that says it works in 3 days sinks in better than the 1 day. I'm now alternating the flexitol with the multitude of other foot lotions I have.

It's this pedi perfect (worth shopping around).
https://www.boots.com/dr-scholl-pedicure-perfect-electronic-foot-file-10377876?msclkid=4a4d24bd818f1063f7bd4ea36be558af&gclsrc=3p.ds&gad_source=7&gad_campaignid=22208564323

HTH someone

It won't show my pic but it's Mixa Balm 10-in-1 Cica Repairing Ointment

I use a glass file thing from Glowxie and then use this:

https://amzn.eu/d/0hOcKMOB

I always wear socks with it. Occasionally I use Kerasal foot repair ointment as well, but mainly use that on my fingers.

Was it you you recommended these on another recent thread? If so, thank you 😁 I bought one (not this exact one) and OMG it's bloody brilliant!

I find any cream with urea in (I know right!) works brilliantly.

As fruitypancake says , vaseline and socks is brilliant. Won't work as a once off but I do it probably 3 nights a week and have done for yrs and it works like a charm. Have no problems with cracked heels anymore. I buy the big tubs in the cheapy shops etc.

I have nothing to offer but am here to thank you all for this thread!

@ItsPeggyOlson

Sure no problem

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ordinary-Exfoliating-Brightening-Smoothing-Even-Looking/dp/B0DMTDN158/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.xV80cZBLEzXJl1u0vPfeXLEF4aAcHeJl7vz5yURZbwu8QmC7v3YxiH022iySUVNJdc-v4L_pP1WGYValPJTlqvgrf5syBcPj-l-3aEk0u4qbHPww82K3HIO7qLxLvZpiYeS76p9VUJyW3t4FoEfT1IG5hOllw18Ff6h344s46S8AmPKQw56f4ikhPi3h7eZcPakktYzXquRaGFOMxRjLhA.RlWECQ7SVVF3l893un9jVX4eGFqLvmZ181yWPa8NTAQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=glycolic+acid&qid=1780435961&s=luxury-beauty&sr=1-4

This was what I thought I was buying but I ended up with a brand called Mooyam which doesn’t seem to be sold on Amazon now but is sold on eBay. I probably wouldn’t bother buying it specifically from there I’d just try another generic glycolic acid at 7%. Something like this. Sorry the links are mad. I’ve used this on my scalp on occasion too.

www.amazon.co.uk/Resurfacing-Exfoliating-Blemishes-Combination-Treatment/dp/B0F93TKTWH/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=2N2S9DVMNH820&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.xV80cZBLEzXJl1u0vPfeXLEF4aAcHeJl7vz5yURZbwtdqXf1y_vR3V34NAfOwfkT5bz_MO4ftOFdu1LrlQwAPsaLidCptyl7dYobt4RD-Nru9ZsGy9nOzTJihxdB5IabclX5c5ppyRsJOtCVqW7_htS5J3rKmZtmPPuO-o1murf54cq666Zf1uAzH1HzleeoZuCmYhmErJcv_KxkcAPZtQ.-0EleC132UgrGU9JCf-oDldaJmnswp-qTGqykuwncEI&dib_tag=se&keywords=glycolic+acid&qid=1780435097&sprefix=gl%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-1-spons&aref=5Ljfik0CpQ&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1#averageCustomerReviewsAnchor

This is the only thing that makes any difference to my horrible heels.

theskinrepublic.co.uk/collections/allproducts/products/pedi-peel-max-intensive-exfoliating-treatment

My dry, cracked trotters were entirely sorted out when I changed from shower gel to bar soap.

I can't explain this.

I really struggle with dry, cracked heels. The cracks are always getting so deep that I get bits of sock stuck in them and then it gets really painful.

I try to give my feet a good scrub in the bath. I have a great pumice stone I bought from Tropic years ago - no idea what I will do when it finally disintegrates. Then apply Flexitol and pop on a pair of socks for an hour or two before bed. My feet are much better in the morning.

The routine needs to be nightly really but I usually shower rather than bathe. Oh and if like me you have sensitive, eczema prone hands, wash them after touching Flexitol!

I find that baths dry my feet out and make thr cracks worse. 🤷‍♀️

Gel heel socks are great if using creams at night. And they’re not annoying like socks as no toes

Heels like hooves 😂😂😂😭

Scalp? Is that for dry skin? I’m confused but hopeful as I get some kind of dermatitis on my scalp which leads to patches of hard, dry, skin, and have never known what to use that won’t make my hair super greasy!

I use the Nuve Silk 3 Pro, game changer

I've got the Nails Inc version of the electric file and it is the business. Use in combination with CCS footcream from Boots (10% urea), no socks as I overheat in them.

Glycolic acid first, then your preferred foot cream if you want to turbo charge results :)

I’ve got that one too it’s amazing!

When I ended up with the Glycolic acid that was too harsh for my face I googled what else to do with it and there were some articles about using on the scalp for product building up and dandruff. I’ve used it once or twice with no adverse effects although I’d proceed cautiously.

Just get some urea cream

I get a 40% urea one from amazon which is fab for feet and dry spots on knees! Only need a small amount.

I prefer foot peels and flexitol, as I find filing can stimulate more hard skin to grow.

Definitely worth a go, with care as you say. Thanks @Divebar2021!

I use a 40%urea foot cream from amazon and its been amazing. Instantly soft the day after and after a few goes all my cracks disappear.

I use Gehwol blue, lovely scent, lovely cream, I also have a foot razor- it shaves off satisfying shreds of skin ( recurring callous on big toes) after a good soak in the bath. I bought it on amazon but cant recall the name or make.