Earth Therapeutics Intensive Heel Repair Balm

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WORKS FOR

Moisturizing

KEY INGREDIENTS

urea
arginine hcl
Sunflower seed oil
isopropyl myristate
theobroma cacao seed butter
zea mays oil
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$10.56

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Size: 4 oz

Intensive Heel Repair Balm

$15.00

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Size: 0.31 Pounds

Earth Therapeutics Intensive Heel Repair Moisturizing Balm 148 ml (5 fl oz)

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"This intensive herbal conditioning therapy is specially formulated to moisturize, soothe, and protect dry, cracked and callused heels."

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WIMJ summary for moisturizing

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: urea, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.

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: helianthus annuus seed oil, isopropyl myristate.

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

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
theobroma cacao seed butter	HIGH
urea	HIGH
arginine hcl	HIGH

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Promise	Can it deliver?
Moisturizing

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
isopropyl palmitate
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	40% - 60%
stearic acid Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient	6.7% - 10%
isopropyl palmitate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency	3.8% - 5.7%
cetyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together	2.2% - 3.3%
aloe barbadensis leaf juice Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin	2.1% - 3.1%
isopropyl myristate An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic	1.8% - 2.6%
theobroma cacao seed butter Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect	1.5% - 2.2%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	1.3% - 1.9%
melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties	1% - 1.45%
mentha piperita oil Used as a fragrance and can be irritating	0.55% - 1.3%
triethanolamine Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell	0.5% - 1.1%
polysorbate 80 Helps water and oil mix together	0.4% - 0.9%
carbomer Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations	0.2% - 0.75%
lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem oil A plant extract. Used as a fragrance. Is a common allergen and irritant	0.15% - 0.7%
arginine hcl An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin	0.15% - 0.6%
helianthus annuus seed oil A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function	0.15% - 0.65%
lactic acid An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)	0.15% - 0.6%
urea 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	0.15% - 0.6%
olea europaea fruit oil An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation	0.15% - 0.5%
tocopherol Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself	0.1% - 0.45%
zea mays oil A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function	0.1% - 0.4%
unknown The ingredient is not recognized	TBC
allantoin Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated	0.05% - 0.25%
butylparaben A preservative	0.05% - 0.15%
methylparaben A preservative	0.05% - 0.15%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.05% - 0.2%
propylparaben A preservative	0.05% - 0.1%
potassium sorbate A preservative	0.05% - 0.15%
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Key ingredients	urea arginine hcl +4 more	Common: urea helianthus annuus seed oil +1 more Other: niacinamide lactic acid +18 more	Common: urea helianthus annuus seed oil Other: lactic acid c12-15 alkyl benzoate +12 more	Common: urea helianthus annuus seed oil +1 more Other: lactic acid ceramide 1 +11 more	Common: urea helianthus annuus seed oil Other: ceramide 3 beeswax +13 more	Common: urea isopropyl myristate +1 more Other: lactic acid decyl oleate +8 more	Common: urea Other: paraffinum liquidum lactic acid +10 more	Common: urea helianthus annuus seed oil Other: avena sativa kernel extract butyrospermum parkii butter +10 more	Common: urea helianthus annuus seed oil Other: anhydroxylitol retinyl palmitate +23 more	Common: urea helianthus annuus seed oil Other: biosaccharide gum-1 butyrospermum parkii butter +12 more	Common: urea Other: lactic acid panthenol +19 more
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Potential Irritants	lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem oil Has skin benefit? mentha piperita oil Has skin benefit? melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? isopropyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? bellis perennis flower extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? glyceryl undecylenate Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +9 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +15 more	pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? sodium cetearyl sulfate Has skin benefit? tapioca starch Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? hydrogenated coco-glycerides Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? gold Has skin benefit? laureth-7 Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? argania spinosa kernel oil Has skin benefit? polyacrylamide Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? isoamyl cocoate Has skin benefit? +16 more	alpha-isomethyl ionone Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? hexyl cinnamal Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? butylphenyl methylpropional Has skin benefit? hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? coumarin Has skin benefit? benzyl salicylate Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? sodium cetearyl sulfate Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +4 more	parfum Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? pullulan Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? acacia senegal gum Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? hydrogenated olive oil decyl esters Has skin benefit? +10 more	retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? taurine Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? saccharomyces cerevisiae extract Has skin benefit? persea gratissima oil Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? bht Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? cetearyl glucoside Has skin benefit? ethoxydiglycol Has skin benefit? +10 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? hydrolyzed royal jelly protein Has skin benefit? pullulan Has skin benefit? phenethyl alcohol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? ci 42090 Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? sodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? dimethylimidazolidinone rice starch Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? coco-caprylate Has skin benefit? +12 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? potassium cetyl phosphate Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? sorbitan tristearate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? isopropyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +10 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? stearic acid Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? glyceryl stearate Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? colostrum Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +44 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? coco-caprylate Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +40 more