Bye Bye cracked skin (Flexitol Heel Balm)

Member Name: eiley123

Product:	Flexitol Heel Balm
Date:	07/05/09 (144 review reads)
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Advantages: Good value, a little goes a long way, easy to use, works

Disadvantages: Young people may think it is an old fashioned product.

With age every part of me seems to be gradualy giving up the ghost. I finally gave in and saw a podiatrist come chiropodist about some recent foot problems. The chiropody treatment was mostly cosmetic but I have started suffering with increasingly rough skin on my feet and do find it difficult to get to grips with this. In fact I could probably sand down a rough piece of wood with my heels, so I guess you catch my drift.

In the past I have tried Scholl cream for cracked skin on my feet but with only a limited success. The Chiropodist recommended that before I visit again I tried Flexitol Heel Balm. He told me that due to the products oily consistency it worked much better on troublesome foot skin than the Scholl. I guess he was hoping his work would be easier next visit.

I purchased a 56g or 2 ounce tube from the nearby chemist and hot footed it home. Well I had just had my feet lovingly tended and for once they were smooth as silk.

Flexitol

The outer cardboard packaging stated that Flexitol is:-
The medically proven treatment for dry and cracked feet.
Scientifically formulated to improve skin hydration
Suitable for general and diabetic foot care.
Number 1 in the UK and Australia.

As diabetics often have foot problems I think this product will very useful for any such sufferers.

Once out of the box the tube is only small. This makes it convenient to store and carry with you if necessary.

Flexitol is applied to clean, dry feet for maximum effect. I initially applied mine just before retiring to bed and decided to wear a pair of thin cotton socks just in case. I was glad that I did as this cream is very oily and would have probably made a mess of the bedding.

However it does work.

Flexitol is only recomended for adult use. It works best if applied twice a day, in a morning and then in an evening. The manufacturer's recommend also that you continue to use Flexitol, as a foot maintenance cream, once the dry skin is cured. Well they would say that I hear you say. However, if you have problematic foot skin, like me, then it will be as well to keep using Flexitol.

Personally I had no problems but apparently this product can casue slight stinging if the cracks in your skin are very deep.

The active ingredient is Urea and Flexitol contains 25% of this in a highly rich, moisturising base. It is a thick yellowish cream which squeezes easily out of the plastic tube. For users that have mobility issues the lid is a chunky, screw top cap which opens easily. The product has a slight smell but I cannot discern what of. It is not unpleasant though.

If you want to get your feet nice an smooth for summer, or have a health condition that affects the skin on your feet, then give Flexitol a try. It retails at about £4.50, is easy to use and will do the trick. Once your feet are back in shape you can always revert to the pretty smelling creams such as cocoa butter, if you prefer.

Flexitol is made in Australia for export to the UK

Thanks for reading
(C) Eiley2009

Summary: A quick fix for problem heels