Cracks on the heels not only give the feet a poor look, but also cause painful sensations, and also are the "entrance gate" for infection. To prevent the worsening of the problem, it is necessary to fight it from the very beginning of its occurrence. In unopened cases with cracks on the heels, you can cope with special creams. Consider how to choose a foot cream from cracks on the heels, what components should be included in it, and how to use it properly.
Choice of cream for cracked heels
The cream from the cracks on the heels should have the following effect:
- deep moisturizing;
- softening, giving smoothness;
- acceleration of exfoliation of keratinized skin;
- stimulation of skin regeneration processes;
- wound-healing action;
- antiseptic action.
The composition of a good tool should include several active components that provide all of the above effects. As such substances in the cream for legs from cracks on the heels may contain:
- urea (possesses keratolytic and moisturizing properties);
- dexpanthenol (wound healing, moisturizing, regenerating properties);
- tea tree oil (antifungal, antibacterial, deodorizing effect);
- menthol (antiseptic, refreshing action);
- betaine (moisturizing, eliminating irritation, softening);
- allantoin (exfoliating, regenerating, wound-healing, antiseptic properties);
- vitamins A, E, F (anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, reparative action, normalization of keratinization processes);
- extracts of calendula, celandine, oak bark (anti-inflammatory, wound-healing effect);
- propolis (wound healing, antimicrobial, analgesic properties);
- vegetable oils - olive, linseed, sea-buckthorn, etc. (softening, moisturizing, regeneration).
How to apply a cream against cracks on the heels?
To obtain the maximum effect before applying cream (at night) it is recommended:
- Steam the feet in a warm bath.
- Exfoliate the keratinized tissue with pumice or peeling for the feet.
- Dry skin thoroughly.
- Applying a remedy, it is desirable to put on coton socks.
Effective creams for feet from cracked heels
According to the reviews, the most effective are the following:
- cream "Lekar" (OOO "VIS");
- cream for the feet "Healing against cracks on the soles of the feet" ("The Green Pharmacy");
- ointment from cracks "Gevol";
- Foot cream against cracks from Care & Beauty Line;
- balm against cracks from BarieDerm Fissures and others.