dry, thickened skin around the heel repeated pressure.
Why is petroleum jelly worthwhile?
Vaseline does not shatter the skin and does not “remove” calluses.
Instead, it primarily works by creating a protective layer on the skin.
This protective layer slows down moisture loss and helps keep dry skin softer and more elastic.
This is important because stiff, dehydrated skin is much more likely to
The American Academy of Dermatology recommends applying plain petroleum jelly to dry, cracked heels before bedtime and then putting socks to keep the product in place.
