With the majority of us working and living in air-conditioned environments, it is no wonder we find the skin on our heels dry and cracked.
The crack lines are known as heel fissures. While some cases are mild with the fissures affecting just the epidermis (uppermost layer of the skin), more severe cases have fissures deeper, into the dermis layer. This could result in bleeding and infections.
Apart from those with naturally dry thick skin (callus), those who are constantly on their feet will experience cracked heels as well. This is because of pressure being placed on the heels, causing them to expand sideways. If the skin in the area is not elastic enough, it splits and cracks. This also means those who are heavier will have more pressure placed on their heels.
Simple measures can be taken to prevent the condition from exacerbating. One way is to wear closed heel footwear, so as to reduce the sideway expansion of the heel, and therefore the chances of the skin on the heel to tear. Making an effort to moisturise the heels increases the skin's elasticity and lowers the extent of heels being cracked. Soaking the feet in water prior to applying moisturiser would be excellent. You could also try scrubbing your feet periodically to remove the dead skin. This enables the new skin to surface, ensuring better skin elasticity.
Cést Naturel offers several remedies for cracked heels:
1. Salt Foot Scrub
2. Foot Nourisher with Jojoba Seed Extract
3. Customised Bath Salt Therapy with essential oils for quicker results
The crack lines are known as heel fissures. While some cases are mild with the fissures affecting just the epidermis (uppermost layer of the skin), more severe cases have fissures deeper, into the dermis layer. This could result in bleeding and infections.
Apart from those with naturally dry thick skin (callus), those who are constantly on their feet will experience cracked heels as well. This is because of pressure being placed on the heels, causing them to expand sideways. If the skin in the area is not elastic enough, it splits and cracks. This also means those who are heavier will have more pressure placed on their heels.
Simple measures can be taken to prevent the condition from exacerbating. One way is to wear closed heel footwear, so as to reduce the sideway expansion of the heel, and therefore the chances of the skin on the heel to tear. Making an effort to moisturise the heels increases the skin's elasticity and lowers the extent of heels being cracked. Soaking the feet in water prior to applying moisturiser would be excellent. You could also try scrubbing your feet periodically to remove the dead skin. This enables the new skin to surface, ensuring better skin elasticity.
Cést Naturel offers several remedies for cracked heels:
1. Salt Foot Scrub
2. Foot Nourisher with Jojoba Seed Extract
3. Customised Bath Salt Therapy with essential oils for quicker results
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