Using candle wax and coconut oil is a great way to help your feet. It acts like a natural moisture sealant and protective coating for your soles and heels. This “warm and smooth” trick works well because the paraffin in the wax and the fatty acids in the oil help fill in deep gaps and stop the “rough” and “painful” feeling of dry, cracked skin. It is an easy and cheap way to fix winter feet and keep your skin feeling fast and soft. It makes your heels feel smooth and healed right away.
Instead of buying expensive store foot balms or chemical peeling masks, this simple household duo helps your beauty stay natural. Once you try it, you will be surprised at how much softer your walk feels!
Why Candle Wax and Coconut Oil are Good for Your Heels
- Seal Deep Cracks: The melted wax acts like a tiny internal filler, taking away the “sharp” and “bleeding” look of deep heel fissures.
- Lock in Moisture: The coconut oil acts like a tiny liquid sponge to wash out the “ashy” and “thirsty” feeling from your calluses.
- Protect from Friction: It acts like a tiny invisible sock to keep the “rubbing” and “irritating” look of shoes away from your skin.
- Soften Hard Skin: The warm oils help the skin stay flexible and makes the “thick” and “yellow” look of old skin disappear.
How to Prepare the 1-Day Heel Repair Balm
This is the best way to get the wax power to work fast on your skin.
Ingredients:
- 1 small white unscented candle
- 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder
- 1 pair of thick cotton socks
Instructions:
- Chop: Use a sharp knife to cut the candle into very small pieces and remove the cotton wick.
- Melt: Put the wax pieces and the coconut oil in a small bowl over a pot of boiling water.
- Stir: Move your spoon in circles for 3 minutes until the white liquid is completely melted.
- Add: Pour the turmeric powder into the hot oil to help the skin stay clean.
- Cool: Let the mix sit for 5 minutes until it is warm but safe to touch.
- Wash: Soak your feet in warm water for 10 minutes and dry them with a soft towel.
- Apply: Rub a thick layer of the warm balm onto your heels and the cracks.
- Cover: Put on the thick cotton socks immediately to keep the heat and oils trapped.
- Sleep: Let the balm sit on your feet all night while you rest.
- Result: Your heels will look very pink and your skin will be very smooth in the morning.
Three Simple Tips
- Unscented Wax: Use plain white candles instead of colored or scented ones to get the best results for sensitive skin.
- Foot Soak: Always soak your feet in warm water before applying the balm to see the best results for very deep and fast softening.
- Weekly Habit: Use this balm once a week during the winter to make your skin stay very healthy and crack-free.
One Last Tip
You will know the Candle Wax and Coconut Secret is working when your “feet feel like silk” and your “cracks stay closed!” It is a great way to look after your beauty with simple items from the utility drawer and the pantry.
