The Spring! It’s sprung – my pear trees are all in blossom. And here is the long post about one sensitive problem that we all meet in spring.
One of the most common and sometimes uncomfortable ailments people experience after winter is cracked heels.
For years, I had cracked heels that looked unpleasant, uncomfortable, and sometimes painful. When I began to formulate my botanical skincare, I found out that cracked heels are usually a product of wearing the wrong shoes, standing on your feet too long, too dry & hot weather, or age – to name a few causes. All these issues were familiar to me: as a professor, I spent all days on my feet teaching students, and as a metropolitan, I hopped from subway to a bus, walked, and ran through autumn, winter and spring in heavy boots.
Fortunately, while diving into skincare chemistry, I realized that cracked heels could be remedied at home in no time with the proper treatment. I created my scrubs for women and men who suffer from the same problem with this intention.
It’s possible to even out the skin on your feet with La Salle BOTANIQUE products, like Aloe Leaf, Green Tea, or Kelp scrubs, and by practicing other foot healthcare tips:
*Avoid Taking Very Hot Shower or Baths
Although it may feel relaxing after a long day, super hot water can leech moisture out of the skin, leaving it dry, dry, dry. If you know you have a naturally dry skin type or cracked heels, do yourself a huge favor and use tepid water instead. This will help preserve some moisture in your skin.
*Avoid Drying Products
Opt for a bar of all-natural soothing body soap. La Salle BOTANIQUE handcrafted soap is formulated with moisturizers such as organic shea butter, avocado oil, and olive oil to replenish moisture lost through bathing gently.
*Gently Exfoliate Your Feet
Cracked feet are caused by thickened skin, so you must exfoliate your feet just as you would your face, elbows, or any other part of your body where excess skin cells tend to build up. Try using a pumice stone with La Salle BOTANIQUE sugar scrubs. They will help gently remove dead skin cells to reveal softer, smoother heels and help buff out shallow foot cracks. Out scrubs are indulgent products; they also infuse and renew lost moisture with ingredients like organic shea butter and vitamin E.
*Moisturize After Bathing
Lock in moisture right after bathing by applying a high-quality, all-natural moisturizer to your heels. Enriched with Menthol, Aloe, and Shea Butter to quickly refresh, condition, and moisturize the skin for an overall therapeutic and soothing effect. If you need to perform at your job, in a hobby, or the gym, our Moisturizing Foot Mask with Aloe & Menthol is the best and easiest way to protect your skin and keep you going strong.
Many of my customers love La Salle BOTANIQUE ultra-hydrating body butters that provide lasting moisture to heels and help feet go the extra mile with an emollient formula for skin health.
*Wear Supportive Shoes & Socks
When possible, wear shoes that fully support your entire foot. Also, wear socks, as they wick up moisture, so your feet aren’t sweaty all day. This is a simple but effective foot crack solution to try.
Treat yourself to some botanicals this spring, and your feet will look gorgeous.
Diana Gratigny
