Abrasives exfoliate dead skin while you sleep
Cooling agents calm inflammation and pain
Humectants draw moisture into cracks → skin softens and heals faster
Antibacterial action prevents infection in open fissures
Simple Overnight Colgate Heel Treatment (Most Popular Method)
What you need
1 tube classic white Colgate toothpaste (non-gel, non-whitening, no charcoal — original mint works best)
Thick cotton socks (old ones are fine)
Optional: petroleum jelly or coconut oil (extra moisture seal)
Step-by-step (takes 2 minutes)
Nights 1–3
Immediate cooling/soothing sensation
Cracks feel less painful
Skin looks less red/inflamed
Nights 4–7
Rough, dead skin starts peeling/softening
Deep cracks begin closing
Heels feel dramatically smoother
Days 10–21
Heels often “baby-soft” or close to it
No more painful cracking when walking barefoot
Many report “I can wear sandals again without embarrassment”
What this remedy does NOT do
