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The skin on the heel is constantly under pressure from our body weight. Wearing tight shoes and heeled sandals, friction, and daily perspiration can make feet tired and cause the stratum corneum to thicken. This is because the skin produces keratin to protect itself from daily stresses.
The result? Some people, especially those with dry skin, end up with dry feet and cracked heels. If you’re affected by this problem, discover a trick for soft, smooth feet.
Under constant strain, heels can dry out and develop cracks and fissures. Unsightly and sometimes painful, dry and damaged feet require exfoliating care and optimal hydration.
And for good reason: if you want beautiful feet, it’s high time to pamper them and treat them to the right cosmetics to nourish and soften them. Here’s a tip for taking care of your feet and fighting cracks and fissures in your heels.
Dry skin, the main cause of cracked heels
When you walk, run, or do any physical activity like dancing, gymnastics, or aerobics, the skin on your heel is put under pressure.
To defend itself, it produces keratin, which causes the stratum corneum to thicken. Skin dehydration and wearing unsuitable shoes (too flat or without counters) sometimes cause cracks and fissures, explains podiatrist Claude Huertas.
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