The Best Foot Cream to Fix Even the Worst Cracked Heels

Your feet carry your entire body around all day, every day, which can take a huge toll on them. Whether you're walking around in cramped shoes, sandals that expose your skin, or (ouch!) barefoot, one of the results is skin dryness and even cracking and calluses, especially in the heel area where dead skin cells tend to build up.

Since the skin on the feet is thicker than that on other areas of the body, you'll need a specialized foot cream to soften and heal cracked heels and very dry, hard patches. Foot creams generally are made with heavier, richer textures than face creams or body lotions, and they also often boast exfoliating ingredients like glycolic and salicylic acids that help slough away tough dry patches, explains Good Housekeeping Institute Beauty Lab senior chemist Sabina Wizemann.

To silken rough feet quickly, slather on a thick layer of foot cream at night before bed, then slip on a pair of socks to seal in the moisture overnight and smooth skin as you sleep. These are the best foot creams and foot care products to soften very dry skin, cracked heels and calluses, according to GH Beauty Lab experts and reviewers: