Heels take a beating: shoes, bare floors, summer sandals, winter boots. This is a simple once-a-week treatment that leaves them noticeably softer.
You'll need
From Katari
- 1 part Black Castor OilShop Black Castor
- Géran geranium water, to finishShop Géran
- Hoba oil, to sealShop Hoba
From your kitchen
- 3 parts fresh lemon juice
- A bowl of warm water
- Cotton socks
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How to make it
- Soak. Soak your feet in warm water for 10 minutes to soften the skin. Pat them almost dry.
- Apply. Mix the lemon juice and Black Castor Oil and massage it into slightly damp heels.
- Wait. Leave it on for 20-25 minutes. Cotton socks keep it in place.
- Finish. Rinse with warm water, mist with Géran, and seal with a few drops of Hoba.
If the skin on your heels is broken or sore, skip the lemon: it will sting. Use Black Castor and Hoba alone instead.
The best heel care is boring: shoes that fit, plenty of water, and a little oil every night.
Patch test anything new on your inner forearm first. Skip any kitchen ingredient you are sensitive to, and keep food-based masques fresh: mix them right before you use them.
Go deeper. Everything about this ingredient is in the Black Castor Oil Deep Dive in our Ingredient Library. More recipes: all Katari recipes.
~ Kate
