8 tips for dry, cracked heels:

* Heels will move around in shoes and boots that are too big. This causes friction which forms dry calluses around the ridges and surface of the heels.
* Wash feet daily with warm, soapy water. Don’t use hot water because it dries out skin.
* Exfoliate the feet, especially the heels, while washing.
* Dry the feet thoroughly. Dry well between the toes since fungus and bacteria like to grow in warm, moist, dark places.
* Moisturize daily with body lotion. Avoid moisturizer between the toes. Put on cotton socks.
* Foot soaks are relaxing and helpful if done properly. Limit foot soaks to 10 – 15 minutes, 3 times a week.
* Exfoliate. Dry thoroughly. Moisturize. Put on clean cotton socks.
* Over-the-counter callus softeners often contain ingredients that irritate the skin.

Some factors that affect the skin on our feet can’t be helped, like the climate or a job that requires standing for long periods. However, the tips I’ve given you are all easy and don’t take much time. Try them and start seeing an improvement in the health of your feet.