Margaret Dabbs London Foot Hygiene Cream
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Petrolatum + 1 moreStrong evidence
“Enhanced with conditioning Emu Oil to promote skin renewal and pure Tea Tree Oil to nurture with its anti-fungal and antibacterial properties, the moisturising foot treatment protects and softens to keep feet looking fit and healthy.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: paraffinum liquidum, petrolatum.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum, petrolatum
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · Salicylic acidStrong evidence
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, LimoneneMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Petrolatum~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumCetearyl alcohol~8.9–13.4%
- 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 alcoholParaffinum liquidum~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Paraffinum liquidumPolysorbate 60~3.3–5%
Dromiceius oil~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salicylic acid~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Limonene~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Petrolatum, Cetearyl alcohol, Paraffinum liquidum, Polysorbate 60, Dromiceius oil, Salicylic acid, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Benzoic acid, Limonene
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Margaret Dabbs LondonFoot Hygiene CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Elizabeth ArdenEight Hour Cream Skin Protectant Fragrance Free | KerasalIntensive Foot Repair Skin Healing Ointment for Cracked Heels and Dry Feet | CliniqueiD™: Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion™ + ACC for Fatigue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 97% | 78% | 77% |
| Price | $26.75 | $27.84+$1.09 | $8.84−$17.91 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Lanolin | Urea | Glycolic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Margaret Dabbs London - Foot Hygiene Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails from 20.00$ up to 33.13$ in the United States and for 20.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 4A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 5
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