What to do if the soles of your feet are dry and peeling

Dry and peeling soles of the feet are likely caused by fungal infections, but of course, excessive dehydration of the skin can also cause dry and peeling soles of the feet. As for what to do when the soles of your feet are dry and peeling, you can use some folk remedies to treat it. In addition to soaking your feet in hot water every day, you can also soak your feet in white vinegar.

1. White vinegar foot bath therapy

There are many benefits of soaking your feet in white vinegar, such as whitening, enhancing skin elasticity, promoting sleep, and preventing skin cracking. The method of use is very simple: pour hot water at about 40 degrees into a foot basin (a wooden basin is best), and then pour in white vinegar. The ratio of hot water to white vinegar is about 10:1. Just sit on a chair or sofa and soak for about 20-30 minutes.

Remember to persist every day. Over time, the skin on your feet will become smoother and your sleep quality will improve.

2. Potato therapy

Boil a potato, peel it, mash it, add a little Vaseline, mix well, and put it in the bottle. Then apply appropriate amount on the cracked areas of the feet. Apply a small amount 1-3 times a day and you will see results in a few days.

3. Tea therapy

Chew the tea leaves into pieces, apply them to the affected area, wrap it with gauze or adhesive tape, and the crack will heal quickly.

4. Plastic bag therapy

Put a plastic bag on your cracked heels, then put on socks and shoes, and your heels will no longer crack.

5. Banana therapy

Rub the banana peel on the chapped areas several times a day and the cracks will disappear after a few days. If you rub your skin with banana peel once every three days, you can prevent skin cracking. You can also roast bananas next to the stove, then wash your hands with hot water. After the skin at the crack becomes soft, rub the affected area with banana paste and continue rubbing. It usually heals after several uses.

6. Mugwort

Take 500 grams of mugwort and 100 grams of safflower. Divide into 20 portions evenly, take 1 portion per day (add 100 grams of vinegar, 20 peppercorns, 2 spoons of salt), wrap it with gauze, add water and boil it - use enough water to cover your ankles, soak your feet while it's hot for 15-30 minutes at most.

7. Skin care cream:

Using skin care ointment is convenient and simple, with quick results and low recurrence rate. Apply it immediately after washing your feet to replenish moisture and nutrients to the skin of your feet. In addition, there are also some considerations when choosing moisturizing skin cream. If the skin on your feet feels tight and has a few fine lines, itching, and flaking, you have sensitive dry skin. You should choose a cracked foot cream containing moisturizers such as glycerin, sophora flavescens, and vitamins. Because this type of skin care cream has antibacterial properties, it can resist bacterial cracked hands and prevent the recurrence of cracked hands.