Flexitol 25% Urea Heel Balm is a rich emollient foot balm with 25% urea that softens dry, cracked heels and feet and replenishes moisture below the skin surface, supplied by Ways Pharmacy (UK).
Key facts
| Key ingredient | Urea 25% in a concentrated moisturising and emollient base |
|---|---|
| Type | Emollient foot balm (cosmetic) |
| Format | Balm for the heels and feet |
| For | Dry, cracked heels and feet; daily upkeep between pedicures |
| How it works | Urea and emollients soften hard skin and draw moisture deep below the surface |
| Also helps | Prevent blisters and friction when exercising or breaking in new shoes |
| Sold by | Ways Pharmacy, UK (GPhC-registered) |
Who it is for
- People with dry, hard or cracked heels who want to soften and smooth the skin
- People who want a daily preventative moisturiser to keep feet soft and supple
- People wanting to reduce friction and help prevent blisters during exercise or in new shoes
- People who maintain their feet between pedicures, including those with diabetes following their care plan
Not suitable for: use on broken, weeping or infected skin. Do not apply to open cracks that are bleeding. Stop using if irritation occurs. People with diabetes should follow their foot-care advice and check with a healthcare professional if they have any foot concerns.
How to use
- Wash and dry your feet, paying attention to the heels.
- Apply the balm generously to dry or cracked areas of the heels and feet.
- Massage in until absorbed. Use daily, ideally morning and night, for cracked heels.
- For upkeep, apply once a day as a preventative moisturiser.
- For external use only; avoid broken skin and the eyes.
Frequently asked questions
What is Flexitol 25% Urea Heel Balm used for?
It softens dry, cracked heels and feet and helps keep them soft, smooth and supple with daily use. It can also be used as a preventative moisturiser between pedicures and to help reduce friction and blisters.
What does the 25% urea do?
Urea is a moisturising ingredient that helps soften and break down hard, dry skin while drawing moisture deep below the surface. At 25% it is a concentrated level suited to thick, cracked heel skin.
How often should I use it?
For cracked heels, apply it daily, ideally morning and night, until the skin improves. For ongoing upkeep, apply once a day as a preventative moisturiser to keep feet soft and supple.
Can people with diabetes use Flexitol Heel Balm?
It can be used for daily foot care as part of a diabetes foot-care routine. If you have diabetes, follow your foot-care advice and check with a healthcare professional if you have any cracks, wounds or other foot concerns.
Can I use it on broken or bleeding cracks?
No. Do not apply it to broken, weeping, bleeding or infected skin. If cracks are deep or painful, speak to your pharmacist or a foot-care professional.
Safety and storage
- For external use only. Do not apply to broken, weeping or infected skin, and avoid the eyes.
- Stop using if irritation occurs.
- People with diabetes should follow their foot-care advice and seek professional help for any foot concerns.
- Store away from direct sunlight, keep out of the reach of children, and do not use after the expiry date.
References
This is a cosmetic emollient foot balm for dry and cracked skin. It is not a medicine. If the skin is broken, infected or does not improve, consult your pharmacist or a foot-care professional.
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