Gold Bond Medicated Diabetics' Dry Skin Relief Foot Cream
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MoisturizingCeramide ng, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 + 14 moreWorks well
“Medicated Diabetics' Dry Skin Relief Foot Cream”
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, methyl gluceth-20.
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: jojoba esters, cetearyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ng, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice + 2 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains palmitoyl hexapeptide-12.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Dmdm hydantoin, Retinyl palmitateMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One 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 GlycerinGlyceryl stearate~3–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateDistearyldimonium chloride~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juicePolyethylene~1.8–2.7%
Stearyl alcohol~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholCetearyl alcohol~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholBehentrimonium methosulfate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Behentrimonium methosulfateMethyl gluceth-20~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Steareth-2~0.45–1.05%
Steareth-21~0.4–0.9%
Allantoin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinCetyl alcohol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholTocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateButyrospermum parkii butter extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A 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 butter extractPeg-10 phytosterol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-10 phytosterolPolysorbate 60~0.15–0.55%
Ceramide ng~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide ngStearamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Jojoba esters~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersDmdm hydantoin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritating
More about Dmdm hydantoinMagnesium ascorbyl phosphate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
More about Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateButylene glycol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolMethylparaben~0.05–0.3%
Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12Propylene glycol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolHydrolyzed jojoba esters~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed jojoba estersPropylparaben~0.05–0.25%
Edta~0.05–0.3%
Potassium hydroxide~0.1–0.3%
Tribehenin~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninC12-15 alkyl benzoate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateRetinyl palmitate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Distearyldimonium chloride, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Polyethylene, Stearyl alcohol, Cetearyl alcohol, Behentrimonium methosulfate, Methyl gluceth-20, Steareth-2, Steareth-21, Allantoin, Cetyl alcohol, Tocopheryl acetate, Butyrospermum parkii butter extract, Peg-10 phytosterol, Polysorbate 60, Ceramide ng, Stearamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, Jojoba esters, Dmdm hydantoin, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Butylene glycol, Methylparaben, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, Propylene glycol, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Propylparaben, Edta, Potassium hydroxide, Tribehenin, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Retinyl palmitate
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| Gold BondMedicated Diabetics' Dry Skin Relief Foot CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Gold Bond UltimateMen's Essentials Intensive Therapy Cream | RetrouvéDermal Defense Hand Cream | PharmacerisEmotopic Emollient Barrier Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 54% | 49% | 49% |
| Price | $8.99 | — | $55.00+$46.01 | $13.63+$4.64 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Madecassoside | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Gold Bond - Medicated Diabetics' Dry Skin Relief Foot Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Gold Bond - Medicated Diabetics' Dry Skin Relief Foot Cream ticks this box. Glycerin, methyl gluceth-20, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, butylene glycol and propylene glycol 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 (ceramide ng, jojoba esters, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol and glyceryl stearate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- this moisturizer includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.05% - 0.10%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide ng 0.15% - 0.50%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 0.10% - 0.35%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits 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 "Gold Bond" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 8.99$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
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