Try these home remedies for dry, flaky feet in winters

Moneycontrol News | December 4, 2023 | Images: Canva

Hydrating soak with oatmeal Soak your feet in a tub filled with warm water. Add ground oatmeal to it and soak your feet for 15-20 minutes. Oatmeal's anti-inflammatory properties help soothe dry skin

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Coconut oil massage Massage coconut oil onto your feet before bedtime. This oil aids in moisturising deeply. You can also use other oils like jojoba oil, mustard oil or almond oil

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Banana foot mask Mix mashed bananas with honey and a tbsp of coconut or mustard oil. Leave the mask on your feet for 20-30 minutes. The softened skin will easily slough off when using a pumice stone or scrub

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Petroleum jelly overnight Apply a layer of petroleum jelly on your feet, wear socks, and leave it overnight. This helps in sealing moisture and healing cracked heels

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Honey and almond oil Mix honey and almond oil, apply the blend on your feet, and leave it for 20-30 minutes. Rinse off to soften and nourish the skin

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Lemon scrub Combine salt with lemon juice and use the lemon peel soaked in this mixture to rub on your feet. The natural acids in lemon, coupled with the exfoliating properties of salt, aid in dead skin removal

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Aloe vera gel Apply fresh aloe vera gel directly onto the dry areas of your feet. Aloe vera has natural healing and moisturising properties make your feet soft

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Glycerin and rosewater Mix equal parts glycerin and rosewater, apply on your feet, and leave it overnight. This aids to restore the moisture of your feet, leaving them soft and supple

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Apple cider vinegar soak Combine a mixture of equal parts warm water and apple cider vinegar. Soak your feet in it for 15-20 minutes. The acidic properties of vinegar weaken dead skin, making it easier to remove

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