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Flexitol Moisturising Foot Cream

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Moisturizing

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Lactic acid 0.9% - 1.1%Urea 4.2% - 5.1%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, "Flexitol - Moisturising Foot Cream" 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. Humectants in this product (urea) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Lanolin, dimethicone, cetyl alcohol, decyl oleate and glyceryl stearate 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.

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

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The product retails for 26.51£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Moisturising Foot Cream

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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.

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, cetyl alcohol.

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

lanolin 2.7% - 3.3%

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

dimethicone 0.9% - 1.1%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A 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

urea 4.2% - 5.1%

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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

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Key Actives

lactic acid 0.9% - 1.1%

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Works for: Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Exfoliation, Anti-aging

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)

urea 4.2% - 5.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Exfoliation

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propylene glycol 2.1% - 2.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

benzyl alcohol 0.5% - 1%

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A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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decyl oleate 3.4% - 4.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glyceryl stearate 5.2% - 6.3%

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Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

urea 4.2% - 5.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Exfoliation

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Water, Glyceryl stearate, Urea, Decyl oleate, Lanolin, Propylene glycol, Benzyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Ceteareth-12, Ceteth-20, Lactic acid, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl acetate, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Propyl gallate, Citric acid, Bha, Parfum, Amyl cinnamal, Coumarin, Linalool, Benzyl benzoate, Cinnamyl alcohol, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl cinnamal, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Isoeugenol, Limonene

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Key ingredients	lactic acid lanolin +2 more	Common: lactic acid urea Other: paraffinum liquidum glycerin	Common: urea lanolin +1 more Other: panthenol petrolatum +3 more	Common: urea dimethicone Other: cyclomethicone glycerin +1 more	Common: lactic acid urea +2 more Other: panthenol tocopherol +3 more	Common: lanolin urea +1 more Other: panthenol camellia oleifera leaf extract +8 more	Common: urea lanolin +1 more Other: paraffinum liquidum allantoin +3 more	Common: lactic acid urea +1 more Other: retinyl palmitate panthenol +7 more	Common: lactic acid urea +1 more Other: panthenol dipotassium glycyrrhizate +6 more	Common: urea Other: betaine cocos nucifera oil +7 more	Common: urea Other: paraffinum liquidum butyrospermum parkii butter extract +1 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	limonene Has skin benefit? isoeugenol Has skin benefit? +20 more	limonene Has skin benefit? eucalyptus globulus leaf oil Has skin benefit? +2 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? glyceryl oleate Has skin benefit? +6 more	lactic acid Has skin benefit? aluminum starch octenylsuccinate Has skin benefit? +1 more	methylisothiazolinone Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? salvia officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	linalool Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +16 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? trifolium pratense flower extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	limonene Has skin benefit? mentha piperita oil Has skin benefit? +5 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glyceryl stearate Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +8 more	water Has skin benefit? urea Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? urea Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? urea Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? urea Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? punica granatum fruit extract Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? urea Has skin benefit? +12 more

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