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Oils from cracks on the heels

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Last reviewed: 19.11.2021
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Various oils are used for cracks. It can be ordinary vegetable (base) oil, as well as various essential oils. The difference is that the base oil can be used in a pure, undiluted form, and it acts as the basis for the preparation of other oils. It can dissolve essential oils, herbal extracts and medicinal components.

Essential oil is concentrated, so in its pure form it is not applied. It needs to be dissolved in the base (vegetable) oil. Essential oils are used in small amounts - a few drops. It must be remembered that they can cause an allergic reaction. Therefore, before starting treatment, you need to conduct a small test for allergy - first apply to a small area of the skin and check the reaction. If the redness and irritation do not appear within a few minutes, the oil can be applied.

As the base oils is well suited for the treatment of cracks almond, coconut oil, because they have a wound-healing effect. Shea butter and jojoba well restores various skin lesions, promotes skin renewal. Traditionally, for the treatment of spurs and cracks on the heels, pumpkin oil, watermelon, and melon are used.

Of essential oils, oils such as tea tree oil, eucalyptus, sage, all coniferous oils have proven themselves well. They relieve inflammation and prevent the development of the infectious process. Lighten the skin, restore metabolic processes in the skin will help lemon oil and various citrus oils.

Butter from cracks on the heels

Butter has a softening effect, perfectly restores after wounds and scars, eliminates the remnants of inflammatory and infectious phenomena, triggers the process of self-renewal of cells.

Butter butter can be used in a pure form for application to the skin, add to the bath. Also, it is melted and various medications are prepared on its basis.

Here are a few recipes.

  • Recipe number 1.

To prepare the ointment take about 100 grams of butter, melt it on low heat. Gradually add, slowly stirring 100 grams of honey. After the honey dissolves and becomes a homogeneous mass, you can add a pinch of soda. They put it in the fridge, wait until it freezes. After that, apply in the form of ointment, applying to the affected areas, and also used as a basis for compress.

  • Recipe number 2.

Often used melted butter with honey for lubrication and wiping feet, as well as for compresses and lotions. For cooking, take 100 grams of butter and the same amount of honey. The oil is brought to a boil, melted. Gradually add honey, thoroughly mixing the mixture. A homogeneous mass must appear. Remove from heat, cool. Can be poured into molds. Once the product is frozen, it can be used. It is also useful to add ground cinnamon, ginger, or cloves to the oil. These substances have additional stimulating properties, accelerate the process of recovery and tissue renewal. Add to the melted butter, after the honey is added, and the mixture has a uniform consistency. To the indicated proportions, an average of half a teaspoon of these spices is taken. They significantly enhance the healing properties of honey and oil.

  • Recipe number 3.

Butter based on honey with anise and ginger is used as an ointment. For cooking, you need 100 grams of butter and about 50 grams of honey. On a slow fire, melt the butter. Constantly stirring, we introduce honey in small portions. Continue to boil and stir until until a uniform mass is formed. Then we remove from the heat, we introduce half the teaspoon of ground anise and ginger. Thoroughly mix so that there are no lumps. We pour out on molds, leave in a cold place, for example in a refrigerator.

Olive oil for heels from cracks

Olive oil can be simply applied in a pure form to the skin. You can use as a basis for the dissolution of medicinal components, vitamin and essential oils. Apply for massage, under a compress and lotion.

Well proven olive oil with garlic. It helps to prevent the development of the infectious process and is used at a risk of inflammation. You can lubricate this tool with affected areas, you can impose as a compress.

A glass of oil is required for cooking. In it, slowly stirring, enter 1-2 tablespoons of honey. Separately pass through the garlick of garlic. You can just rub it on a small grater, or cut into small pieces. Then all components are mixed, insisted for an hour.

Tea tree oil from cracks on the heels

This is an essential oil that is produced in a concentrated form. It can not be used in pure form, it must be previously dissolved in solvents. In this case, the fat bases are best suited. It is recommended to dissolve in glycerin, base oil. You can also add a few drops to any cream. Can be used for trays. It is recommended that about 3-4 drops of the product for 2-3 liters of hot water. Promotes rapid healing of wounds and cracks, restores the skin. In addition, it has antibacterial properties.

Shea butter from cracks on the heels

It is better to use it in its pure form, as it is a good wound-healing product containing a large number of vitamins and minerals. Promotes rapid recovery of the skin and mucous membranes, easily absorbed by the skin.

Castor oil for cracks in heels

It is better to use it in pure form, lubricating the damaged areas, the heels completely. After this, you must wear warm socks. It is better to do this at night. Castor oil activates metabolic processes, accelerates the healing of wounds, has a powerful warming effect. It must be carefully grinded until a red shade appears on the skin. Also used for massage. After applying this oil, it is impossible to go to the cold for 2 hours.

Cocoa butter from cracks on the heels

Cocoa is appreciated thanks to the oil that is included in the composition. It contains a large number of polyphenols, which also have the main curative effect. Due to the stimulating effect, blood circulation sharply improves, as a result, resorption of the seals and healing of wounds occurs. This stimulates metabolic processes. The oil warms the body well, penetrates deep tissues, relaxes the nervous system, relieves pain.

Cocoa butter is not only taken by mouth. It has found wide application as an ointment that provides a warming effect, as a preventive ointment applied for the prevention of bacterial and viral infections. The main way of cooking is to melt the butter. It is placed for 10 seconds in a microwave oven, or in a special bowl boil over low heat. They achieve a uniform mushy state, after which they are added to other agents, mixed with other ingredients.

You can use cocoa powder, but traditionally more effective is the use of cocoa butter. A traditional recipe is a mixture of honey and cocoa butter. To prepare the mixture, pre-melt 3-4 tablespoons of cocoa butter on a water bath, add as much honey, mix thoroughly. Apply as an ointment on cracks and inflamed patches.

Instead of oil, dry cocoa powder can be used. To prepare the mixture, take 3-4 tablespoons of honey. It must be melt in a water bath, add 2-3 teaspoons of cocoa powder, dissolve, stirring constantly.

A cocoa-based oil with a softening effect is well established. For cooking, butter and natural black chocolate (100 grams) are taken as a basis. All this melts on low heat, with constant stirring. A homogeneous mass of one shade should be obtained. Then add 3 tablespoons of pork fat. Also slowly stir, bring to complete dissolution. Then add 4 tablespoons of cocoa powder, with even stirring, 5-6 tablespoons of honey. Chocolate is recommended to grind on the track beforehand, as it will dissolve poorly in oil.

Also use this mixture: 100 grams of cocoa butter is dissolved in a water bath. Gradually introduce badger or visceral fat, also dissolve (about 30-40 grams). Then add as much honey, bring to a homogeneous consistency. Remove from the fire, slowly stirring, add about 30-40 ml of aloe juice. You can add 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon and ginger. This will enhance the warming effect, as well as increase the healing properties of other components.

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