Heel cracks, which sometimes do not heal for years, are caused by a lack of carotene and minerals in the skin. Over time, the fibers that give the skin elasticity as well as the collagen fibers that provide its strength break down. As a result, the integrity of the skin becomes damaged, cracked and very difficult to treat.
Here’s a simple, natural way to prevent heel cracks. Depending on the size of the crack, slightly melt a certain amount of goat fat over a fire, then add the same amount of black cumin oil and remove it from the heat, mix it well and massage the heels with this mixture once a day. Another recipe: Boil 3 tablespoons of licorice root in a glass of water for 5 minutes, cool, strain and put in the refrigerator. Apply it to the cracks with cotton twice a day.