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“The moisturizing power of shea butter and urea restores the hydrolipidic film of the skin.”
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, sodium lactate.
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: dimethicone, copernicia cerifera cera.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol, paraffinum liquidum, urea
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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
More about UreaHelps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic
More about Isostearyl isostearateMineral 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
More about Paraffinum liquidumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearateHelps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactatePrevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinAn 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)
More about Lactic acidA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideBrazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Copernicia cerifera ceraUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumWater, Urea, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Panthenol, Isostearyl isostearate, Paraffinum liquidum, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Glycerin, Sodium lactate, Paraffin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Unknown, Zinc stearate, Allantoin, Silver, Triacetin, Lactic acid, Dimethicone, Magnesium sulfate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sodium hydroxide, Copernicia cerifera cera, Pentylene glycol, Decyl glucoside, Parfum
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Based on the ingredients included, "Excilor - Repair Balm Cracked and Damaged Heels" works well for moisturizing the skin. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Panthenol, urea, glycerin and sodium lactate 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). Paraffinum liquidum, dimethicone, copernicia cerifera cera, dicaprylyl carbonate and pentylene glycol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without 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.
The product retails from 6.32£ up to 16.78£ in the United Kingdom.
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