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Boots - Cracked Heel Balm

Boots Cracked Heel Balm

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Efficacy100/100

medium

Works for:

based on ingredients and %

Moisturizing

Can it cause trouble?

Irritation risk: medium
Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0

Key actives

Urea9.5% - 11.6%Lanolin4.2% - 5.1%Petrolatum3.7% - 4.5%

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Product Summary

Based on the ingredient list, "Boots - Cracked Heel Balm" can work well for skin moisturization. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Urea and glycerin in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (lanolin, paraffinum liquidum, petrolatum and hexyl laurate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Boots" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.

Price

The product retails for 4.89£ in the United Kingdom.

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Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

The cream contains 25% Urea to help relieve dry skin, leaving feet soft and smooth.

Source: Boots

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: lanolin, paraffinum liquidum.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: lanolin, paraffinum liquidum, petrolatum, urea

Lanolin4.2% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Sebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans

Glycerin2.4% - 2.9%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Petrolatum3.7% - 4.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

Urea9.5% - 11.6%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations

Paraffinum liquidum2.9% - 3.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

Hexyl laurate1.8% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone1.8% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin

Key Actives

Urea9.5% - 11.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Exfoliation

Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations

Lanolin4.2% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Cleansing

Sebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans

Petrolatum3.7% - 4.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

Paraffinum liquidum2.9% - 3.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

Glycerin2.4% - 2.9%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Potential irritants

Parfum1% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Hexyl laurate1.8% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate1.4% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil mix together

Tetrasodium edta0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Helps to stabilize the product formulation

Bht0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Comedogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

Water45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Urea9.5% - 11.6%

Irritation risk:

Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations

Lanolin4.2% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:

Sebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans

Petrolatum3.7% - 4.5%

Irritation risk:

One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss

Paraffinum liquidum2.9% - 3.5%

Irritation risk:

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

Glycerin2.4% - 2.9%

Irritation risk:

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone1.8% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin

Hexyl laurate1.8% - 2.2%

Irritation risk:

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate1.4% - 1.8%

Irritation risk:

Helps water and oil mix together

Phenoxyethanol0.5% - 1%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

Parfum1% - 1.3%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Dipropylene glycol0.65% - 1%

Irritation risk:

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

Methylparaben0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Ethylparaben0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Tetrasodium edta0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Helps to stabilize the product formulation

Bht0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Ingredient list view

Water, Urea, Lanolin, Petrolatum, Paraffinum liquidum, Glycerin, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Hexyl laurate, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Dipropylene glycol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Tetrasodium edta, Bht

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