Natural Ways to Make Feet Soft

Dry feet and heels is nobody’s ideal of beauty. Today we will discuss some of the top home remedies for soft feet that can help you feel more comfortable walking around in  sandals or flip-flops. And with the ever growing popularity of natural remedies. Have  listed several ways in which you can make your feet soft naturally.
 Soak your feet in warm, soapy water for 15-20 minutes. This helps to soften the skin and make it easy to scrub off the dead skin cells on your feet.

1. Scrub off the dead skin cells on your feet using a pumice stone
2. Finally, rinse your feet with clean water and wipe them dry with a towel.
3. Cut your nails if necessary. Avoid rounding the edges as this is a common causative factor for ingrown toenail.
4. Next, moisturize your feet by applying some lotion or foot cream before putting on a clean pair of socks overnight.
5. Repeat this process daily until your feet have softened

Epsom Salt
Epsom salt has great skin healing properties and is one of the best home remedies to make feet soft. It helps to enhance circulation in the feet and facilitate sloughing off of dead, dry skin cells that make your feet look and feel hard. It is also believed to help draw out toxins from the skin.

1. Pour ½ cup of Epsom salt into a basin of warm water and stir until all of it dissolves.
2. Soak your feet in it for 15 minutes
3. Scrub the feet with a pumice stone gently and then re-soak it in the water for further 10 minutes
4. Dry your feet with a towel and finish off by moisturizing them with petroleum jelly or any other moisturizer you like
5. Repeat once every day for a week or so and you will be a step closer to softer feet.

Lemon Juice
The mild acidic action of lemon juice makes it a great natural at-home soft feet treatment. It helps to soften and remove the dry, dead skin cells accumulated on the skin. To use this natural home remedy, here are a few options you may want to consider:

• Cut a lemon into two halves. Dip one half in sugar and use it to scrub any hard or rough area on your feet and hands in circular motions. Repeat this treatment once daily
• Get freshly squeezed lemon juice and pour it into a basin of warm water. Soak your feet in the solution for 10-15 minutes and then scrub your feet gently with a soft brush before patting them dry with a towel. Finish off by applying a moisturizing lotion or cream. Repeat 2-3 times each week for baby soft feet.
• Mix freshly squeezed lemon juice with some petroleum jelly and then apply the mixture all over clean feet. Repeat twice daily for best results. At night you may want to wear a clean pair of socks to shield your bed sheets.
• Cut a lemon into two halves and then squeeze out its juice. Mix it with 5 tablespoons of sea salt and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Apply the mixture to your feet and allow it to stay on for 15 minutes before washing it off with warm water. For best results, repeat this remedy 2 to 3 times a week

 Oatmeal
Known for its exfoliating and moisturizing action, oatmeal is one of the best natural home remedies for dry feet and heels. You can use oatmeal to make foot scrubs as explained below:

• Pour 1 tablespoon of oatmeal into a small basin followed by a few drops of jojoba oil. Smother the feet with the paste, paying close attention to the heels. Wash the paste off with water after 20 minutes or so and then pat your feet dry with a towel.
• Mix 1 cup of ground oatmeal with 1 cup of flour, 1/4cup of honey, and ¼ cup of olive oil. Mix the ingredients thoroughly to make a paste with fine consistency and then apply it to clean feet. Wash the paste off with warm water after 30 minutes and finish off by moisturizing your feet. Follow these steps twice to thrice a week for softer feet.

Honey for Softening Heels
The natural moisturizing and exfoliating properties of honey may also help to improve dry feet. The antibacterial properties of honey also makes this a great natural remedy for foot odor. Follow the following steps for those supple, soft feet:

1. Add 1 cup of honey into a basin of warm water
2. Place your feet in it for 20 minutes
3. Scrub the feet gently with a pumice stone or soft foot brush to get rid of dead skin cells.
4. Repeat once or twice per week for best results.

Rice Flour
Rice flour also belong among the best natural remedies for soft feet. To us this soft feet treatment, follow these steps:

1. Mix 3 tablespoons of ground rice, 3 tablespoons of honey, 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar (white vinegar will as well work fine). If the feet are a cracked, you may as well add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
2. Stir the ingredients to make a paste and then apply it to your feet, leaving it on for 15 minutes
3. Finish by washing the paste off with warm water
4. Repeat this remedy two times each week until your feet become soft and supple.

Coconut Oil
The rich soothing and moisturizing properties of coconut oil makes it one of the best natural home remedies for dry feet and heels. In addition, it contains antimicrobial and antifungal properties that can help to fight foot odor.

1. Start by cleansing your feet with warm, soapy water
2. Next, dry your feet well with a towel and then apply generous amount of coconut oil to them.
3. Massage the feet gently and then put on a clean pair of cotton socks overnight
4. In the morning, take off the socks and rinse your feet with warm water and soap
5. Repeat this treatment every day until your feet improves.

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