Remedy
Skin shelfCoconut Oil-Lemon-Ghee Balm for Dry Cracked Heels
When heels visibly cracked, painful to walk, skin peeling on feet. Common in winter and monsoon.
From the household notebook
“Ediyan fat gayi hain? Raat ko ghee-nariyal tel lagao aur moze pehno — subah bilkul mulayam milenge! Meri maa ke zamane mein sabhi auraten yahi karti thi.”
Dadima’s tip: Purani cotton moze pehno raat ko — naye moze kharab ho jayenge. Aur chappalen zyada pehno, nanga pair mat chalo.
You will need
Ingredients
nariyal tel (coconut oil)
2 tbspSubstitute sesame oil
Availability Available abroad
nimbu (lemon juice)
1 tbspAvailability Available abroad
desi ghee
1 tbspSubstitute shea butter
Availability Available abroad
How to make it
Preparation
- Soak feet in warm water with lemon juice for 15 minutes
- Scrub heels with pumice stone or rough cloth
- Pat dry thoroughly
- Mix coconut oil and ghee, warm slightly
- Massage thickly into heels and cracked areas
- Wear cotton socks immediately
- Leave overnight
- Wash in morning with warm water
Works best for
Dosage
Every night for 1-2 weeks for severe cracks. Then 2-3 times a week for maintenance.
When not to use
If cracks are bleeding or showing signs of infection, see a doctor — home remedies won't be enough.