What's worse than wearing sandals or open toed shoes without a pedicure? Having unflattering peeling feet. Even if feet gross you out, peeling feet ARE gross, so it's crucial that you take proper care of them. If you have super dry, cracked feet, check out at these six at-home remedies that can instantly help.
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Moisturizer. This should be a no brainer. You would never skip moisturizing your hands or face before bed, so add hydrating your feet to your nightly regimen. You can use the same product for all body parts, or get a cream specifically for feet, like Miracle Foot Repair. After a few applications, your feet will never look better.
Lemon water. Live Strong advises soaking your dry feet in undiluted lemon water. Doing so at least once a week for 10 minutes ensures completely soft, sandal-ready feet. Lemon's acidity makes it the perfect ingredient for getting rid of peeling skin, according to Natural Remedy Ideas.
Oatmeal. This hot-and-ready breakfast meal can help hydrate dry skin in mask or scrub form for both your face and feet. According to dermatologist Dr. Surbhi, oatmeal has antioxidant properties that moisturize and repear skin. Create a DIY oatmeal face mask, and soak your feet in the levtovers.
Coconut oil. Coconut oil is another common mask ingredient for dry skin, peeling skin. According to Top 10 Home Remedies, this substance has bacteria and fungal-fighing properties, and also moisturizes your overly dry skin. Drench your feet in coconut oil, put on a pair of cotton socks, call it a night, and wake up to fresher skin.
Vinegar. Depsite its gross odor, vinegar can actually soften dead skin on your feet, according to Natural Remedy Ideas. Mix vinegar and water, soak your feet for 15 minutes, peel away any leftover dead skin with a foot scrubber or pumice stone, and voilà!
Water. Nothing moisturizes better than good old H20. Natural Remedy Ideas suggests soaking your feet in warm water before you go to sleep to help relax your body and remove any dead skin cells. Even drinking more water can help heal your feet, according to Live Strong. Steer clear of alcohol or caffeine, which can actually dry out your 10 little piggies.