I have deep cracks in my feet - after exfoliating them they are softer but the cracks end up deepening?

I've been taking better care of my feet for the past 2 weeks and I do see an improvement, but... I feel that when I (extremely or gently)exfoliate them with a pumice or foot buffer the cracks get deeper although my feet get softer.





I am not overweight and have always had troubles with my feet.





What can I do to prevent this? How can I get the cracks to literally heal?I have deep cracks in my feet - after exfoliating them they are softer but the cracks end up deepening?
The first step for at-home treatment is to wash or soak your feet everyday in lukewarm water and a mild soap. You can add a soothing foot product to help condition your feet if you choose. Dr. Scholl鈥檚 and Burt鈥檚 Bees offer great medicated moisturizing products. However, if you鈥檇 rather use items from the kitchen, mixing one cup of honey with a gallon of water and soaking ten to fifteen minutes can drastically improve the moisture in the skin. Honey is also a natural antiseptic and is a safe cure for cracked or bleeding skin. Be careful not to use the pumice stone too vigorously on your cracked feet as it may make them worse.


Second, you鈥檒l need to dry your feet well. Pay close attention to the skin in between the toes. If this area is not dried properly it can create a breeding ground for bacteria and lead to infection. Pat the feet and do not rub harshly or you can cause more damage!





Next, apply a foot cream, lotion or foot ointment. There are many lotions available offering moisturizers such as Vitamin E, shea butter, aloe and more. These are often helpful for dry, but not severely dry skin. Podiatrists and diabetic specialists often recommend a foot cream such as O鈥橩eeffe鈥檚 working feet cream. This cream is not greasy, hypoallergenic, has no odor and contains no oil or alcohol. It helps replenish the skin with glycerin and protect the skin with paraffin. These ingredients help to sooth, hydrate and repair the skin tissue of the feet.





Also wear socks!I have deep cracks in my feet - after exfoliating them they are softer but the cracks end up deepening?
Here is a simple nighttime solution that may work for you and its very inexpensive. Buy a large jar of Vaseline petroleum jelly. Buy a thick pair of white exercise socks, they can be the short ones with no cuff, just something to cover the foot. Wash feet with a good deodorant soap, rinse and dry thoroughly then apply the Vaseline in a generous layer all over the bottoms and between toes and especially on the ball and heels of the feet. Put on the socks and go to bed. When you get up, and remove the socks, you will notice that your feet feel much better, in time the cracks will heal, as you continue to gently exfoliate the rough calloused skin on the bottoms.
Get a Ped Egg and Heel Rescue foot cream at Walmart