Cracked Heels in Winter? Candle Wax is the Unexpected, Effective Remedy!

• Cracked heels are a common winter problem, especially for women in rural areas due to cold air, low humidity, and walking barefoot.
• Dr. Puneet Agrawal, a skin specialist from Satna, explains that reduced natural moisture and fewer oil glands in feet lead to dryness and cracking.
• For minor cracks, coconut oil helps, but for deeper, painful cracks, a mixture of melted candle wax with coconut/mustard oil and glycerin is effective.
• Apply the wax mixture to clean feet at night, wear cotton socks, and the wax forms a protective layer, locking in moisture and aiding repair.
• This traditional remedy, long used in the Baghelkhand region, offers an inexpensive and effective solution for soft, healthy feet.

Why It Matters: Candle wax mixed with oil is a traditional, inexpensive, and effective home remedy for cracked heels in winter.