Heel balm is used to treat dry, cracked heels. The benefits of heel balm are that it has been shown to reduce dryness and cracking on the heel, reduce pain associated with dry skin and cracks on the heel, prevent infection from developing in cracked skin on the heel, and provide relief from dryness.
The ingredients in a heel balm can include lanolin, beeswax, and petroleum jelly. These ingredients treat the dryness of the feet and help with healing the cracks or splits on the heels.