Essential Oils and Castor Oil for Cracked Heels

In yesterday's post we introduced the notion that Castor Oil-- that slightly bad-smelling, heavy oil reminiscent, for some of us, of purges prior to surgery in the old days-- is actually healing and effective when applied externally.  For whatever reason (old age?) I have cracked heels.  I have come across a really super recipe for smoothing and soothing the rough peeling skin on my heels.

Materials needed:

• Good quality cold-pressed Castor oil like this (carrier oil)
• Blend together, 10 drops organically-grown Geranium Essential Oil, 10 drops Chamomile Essential Oil, 5 drops Lemon Essential Oil, and 5 drops Lavender Oil in an amber glass bottle (recycled pill bottle?)
• Pumice Stick
• Foot Basin & Towels
•  Sterile Gauze Pads and Tape

Method:

Wash feet throughly and rub smooth with pumice stick
• Dry feet 
• Pour about a Tablespoon of Castor Oil on your palm.  Add a couple of drops of the essential oils 'blend'.  Gently mix together in your hand.  
• Apply generously to both heels.
• Tape gauze pads over heels and sleep on side to allow Castor oil and essential oils to be absorbed.  Repeat until heels are soft again.