Homemade Foot Cream for Cracked Heels

Heal your feet with this homemade foot cream for cracked heels. It is easy to make, 100% all-natural, and will heal your heels fast!

How to Make Homemade Foot Cream

Dry, cracked heels are the worst. They can make you feel self-conscious and can also be quite painful.

I’ve struggled with cracked heels for quite a few years. No matter how often I exfoliated and moisturized my feet, the dryness and cracking just kept coming back.

It wasn’t until I realized that my cracked heels weren’t just an external issue but also an internal issue that I finally healed my cracked heels and dry feet.

Simply moisturizing my heels wasn’t enough. I had to take a holistic approach to eradicate my cracked heels completely.

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What Causes Cracked Heels?

Before we discuss the potential causes of cracked heels, I think it is important to clarify that there is a huge difference between dry feet and cracked heels.

If your feet are a little dry, all you need to do is use a good foot cream or lotion.

If your heels are severely cracked, this is a sign of a much more serious issue inside the body. Yes, you will need to use a good foot cream, but you will also need to address the root cause.

The root cause of severely cracked heels could be many things. Below is a list of potential underlying causes of severely cracked heels.

• Diabetes
• Hypothyroidism
• Psoriasis
• Eczema
• Fungal infections
• Insulin resistance
• Vitamin/Mineral deficiencies

That said, I can not tell you the root cause of your heel issues. You have to figure that out. But I can tell you that you have to address it, or your heels will never truly heal.

This homemade healing foot balm will help, but it won’t completely heal your cracked heels. Once again, severely cracked heels aren’t just an external issue—they are also an internal issue.

How to Fix Cracked Heels Permanently

To heal cracked heels permanently, you have to address the root cause, and as I mentioned before, unfortunately, I can not tell you what the root cause of your cracked heels is.

But I can tell you what I believe was my root cause. I believe it was due to blood sugar dysregulation, severe vitamin and mineral deficiencies, and thyroid issues.

Instead of only focusing on the external, which was my cracked heels, I began to take a whole-body approach, which included blood sugar management and addressing vitamin and mineral deficiencies, amongst several other things.

I recommend checking out this post—How to Heal Cracked Heels Naturally, to learn more about potential root causes and how to heal cracked heels for good. I also recommend checking out the posts below.

• My Hashimoto’s Story: Symptoms, Diagnosis, & Healing Journey
• What is the Pro-Metabolic Diet / Pro-Metabolic Eating?

Although these posts do not address what I did to heal my cracked heels specifically, they do address my overall approach to health, which played a significant role in finally healing them completely.

How do you Make Homemade Foot Cream for Cracked Heels? 

To make this homemade foot cream for cracked heels, you’ll first need to gather your ingredients and supplies. Everything you need is explained in detail below.

Container

You will need a container to store your DIY foot balm. I used these empty cosmetic tubes, but I will admit that I am not a big fan. Mostly because they leak, but only slightly when the foot cream is in liquid form before it has time to solidify.

Once the foot cream is in solid form, there is no issue with leaking.

You could also use an empty deodorant tube like these or a simple jar like this. Whatever you decide to use, just make sure it is a 2.5-3 ounce container.

The recipe below will make approximately 2.5 ounces of foot balm.

Solid Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is the base for this DIY foot cream. It helps to give it a firm consistency and is also very moisturizing.

Be sure to only use solid coconut oil, not fractionated coconut oil.

Shea Butter

Shea butter is also a base for this homemade foot cream. It is what gives it a nice creamy consistency. It is absolutely amazing for dry skin.

Shea butter is rich in vitamins A and E, which enhance skin cell regeneration and promote blood circulation below the skin’s surface.

If you don’t have shea butter, you can use cocoa butter as a substitute.

Beeswax Pellets

Beeswax pellets give this DIY foot balm a solid consistency, which helps prevent it from melting.

Castor Oil

Castor oil is an amazing oil. It is incredibly healing. Castor oil is loaded with antioxidants and has many skin benefits. It is also extremely moisturizing.

You can click here to learn more about the amazing benefits of castor oil.

Rosehip Oil

Rosehip oil is rich in antioxidants, such as vitamins A and C. It is extremely moisturizing and healing.

You can click here to learn more about the benefits of rosehip oil.

Lavender Essential Oil (optional)

Lavender essential oil gives this DIY foot balm a wonderful scent and provides additional skin benefits.

Lavender essential oil is one of the best essential oils for the skin. It contains antioxidant and antimicrobial properties that can reduce inflammation and heal the skin. 

You can skip the lavender essential oil if you prefer the foot cream to remain unscented.

Tea Tree Essential Oil (optional)

Tea tree essential oil also helps to give this homemade foot cream a scent. However, I mainly chose to use it in this recipe because of its anti-fungal and antibacterial properties.

It is believed that severely cracked heels can sometimes be caused by fungus.

But just like the lavender essential oil, tea tree essential oil is also optional.

Need Essential Oils?

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I was pleasantly surprised to discover several brands that sell amazing, high-quality essential oils at very affordable prices.

A few of my favorite brands are Far & Wild, Plant Therapy, and Simply Earth essential oils. 

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Ultra Healing Foot Balm Recipe

To make this foot cream, add two tablespoons of coconut oil, two tablespoons of shea butter, and one tablespoon of beeswax pellets to a double boiler.

If you don’t have a double boiler, you can melt the shea butter, coconut oil, and beeswax pellets in the microwave using a microwave-safe bowl.

Once the coconut oil, shea butter, and beeswax pellets are completely melted, turn off the heat and add one tablespoon of castor oil, one tablespoon of rosehip oil, ten drops of lavender essential oil, and ten drops of tea tree essential oil.

Blend everything together well. Let it cool for a minute or two, and then carefully pour the mixture into your container.

Allow the mixture to cool completely before using. To speed up the cooling process, place the container in the refrigerator.

How to Use Healing Foot Balm

To use this homemade healing foot balm, simply roll the foot balm onto the bottoms of your feet, ensuring you saturate the heel area thoroughly.

It is best applied to freshly washed feet. To get the full benefit of the foot cream, I recommend applying it immediately after a foot soak and after using this homemade foot scrub.

Also, putting on socks right after applying the foot balm will help lock in the moisture.

How to Store Homemade Foot Balm

It is best to store this homemade foot balm in a cool, dark area. Also, do not let water contaminate the foot balm. This will help ensure a long shelf life.

If your home has a very warm temperature, this foot balm may begin to melt if left at room temperature. In that case, I would recommend storing this homemade foot balm in the refrigerator.

When Does This Homemade Foot Balm Expire?

This homemade foot cream will expire whenever the ingredients used expire. That means if your shea butter expires in January 2025, your foot cream will also expire in January 2025.

So check all the expiration dates on the ingredients you plan to use and note the one with the soonest expiration date. That is the expiration date for your homemade foot cream.

Just be sure to store it in a cool, dry, dark place.

Final Thoughts

In conclusion, making your own homemade foot cream for cracked heels is a simple, natural, and effective way to restore moisture and promote healing.

With nourishing ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, and essential oils, you can create a soothing blend that not only softens rough skin but also provides long-lasting relief.

By incorporating this cream into your regular self-care routine, you can keep your feet healthy, smooth, and sandal-ready all year round—without the need for expensive store-bought products. Give your heels the TLC they deserve with a remedy that’s as gentle as it is powerful.

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