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5 home remedies to get those feet summer ready

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PHOTO: Gallo images/ Getty images
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But if you’re fretting about cracked heels here are five home remedies made from ingredients you probably already have at home to get those smooth heels back.

1.   Vapour rub or coconut oil and socks

Use a pumice stone to exfoliate your feet while in the shower.

Before going to bed, mix a small amount of vapour rub and coconut oil.

Massage into calluses and dry patches.

Cover your feet with socks.

In the morning wash your feet with warm water and exfoliate again with a pumice stone.

Repeat for a few days until cracks in your heels are gone.

Use warm coconut oil to massage your feet to maintain smooth and healthy heels.

2.   Epsom salt and warm water

Pour eight cups of warm water into a large bowl.

Add ½ cup of Epsom salt.

Soak your feet for 10-15 minutes.

Dry your feet.

Moisturise your feet and wear socks overnight.

3.   Antiseptic mouthwash, vinegar and warm water

In a tub of warm water add:

¼ cup of antiseptic mouthwash

¼ cup of vinegar.

Soak your feet for 10-15 minutes.

Gently scrub with a pumice stone.

Dry your feet.

Moisturise and wear socks overnight, repeating until the cracked heels disappear.

4.   Warm water and a pumice stone

Soak your feet in warm, soapy water for about 10 minutes.

Rub gently with a pumice stone.

Moisturise and wear socks overnight, repeating until the cracked heels disappear.

5.   Apple cider vinegar, Epsom salt and water

Fill a large bowl with warm water.

Add 1 cup of apple cider vinegar.

Add 1 cup of Epsom salt.

Soak your feet for 10-15 minutes.

Rinse and gently scrub with a pumice stone.

Dry and remember to moisturise your feet and wear socks overnight.

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