cracked skin.Product Properties:Specially concentrated for the skin on the heelFast acting, works in 7 daysVisible results in 3 daysRelieves discomfortHelps prevent infectionDermatologically testedHypoallergenicSuitable for diabetics and sensitive skin
A review by laramax on Scholl Cracked Heel Repair Cream April 11th, 2008
Author's product rating:
Value for Money
Good
Effectiveness
Excellent
Comfort
Comfortable
Advantages:
Easy to use and very effective
Disadvantages:
You have to remember to use it
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
Full review
It is that time of year when I start to think about going barefoot around the garden, getting out the sandals and even wearing my trusty Fitflops again. That means that my feet, which have been encased in shoes or boots all Winter will be coming into view. Time to make sure I can show a clean pair of heels as I walk around the town I think.
I do love to find a product that helps when I have a problem to deal with and one that also lives up to its claims and I am pleased to say that Scholl Cracked Heel Repair Cream did exactly what they said it would, when they said it would and you can't really say fairer than that!
I saw the adverts for this product one Summer and it sounded good. As I had rather rough heels with quite a bit of dry skin I thought I would give it a try so when I saw it on sale in my local supermarket I popped it into my trolley and purchased it. It retails at around £5 for a 60ml tube so you couldn't exactly say it was cheap but I figured if it worked it would be money well spent.
According to the Scholl website "At around four times thicker than the body's average, the skin on the soles of your feet is strong enough to absorb the impact of some 3.5 million steps every year. This tough-for-task aptitude is particularly true of the heel - the first part of the foot to make contact with the ground when walking or running. This resilience, however, is also the heel's weakness. "
They go on to suggest that "Thick skin does not absorb or expel moisture easily and can be prone to dryness, which, if untreated, can lead to cracks. Heels are particularly prone to dryness and cracks in the summer, when we wear sandals and shoes which leave the heels exposed. Likewise, lack of moisture in the skin of the heel makes it less flexible. When the foot moves, rather than going with the flow, the skin copes with the stress by splitting and creating cracks."
It all sounds quite horrible to me and what they describe seems to be far worse than just my bit of dry skin - however it does look unsightly in sandals so for the Summer it is great if I can make it disappear.
The instructions suggest that you apply it twice daily to clean dry skin and then once the skin is restored just use as necessary. So that was what I did - the cream has a very thick and somewhat sticky consistency but it does apply easily. However as it remains on the heel for a little while it is a good idea to cover the area with socks until it is absorbed (or wear slippers) as it can make the feet quite slippery and it could make a greasy mark on the floor.
They say you should see an improvement within three days - but to be honest I started to notice a huge improvement after just one day - I expect they have to be conservative because it depends on how significant the problem is.
In truth I used it last Summer but then forgot about it for a while - I dug it out again the other day in preparation for an important event and just a couple of treatments gave the improvement I was seeking.
The main component of the cream is urea (which worried me a little so I did some research) - apparently our skin contains three Natural Moisturising Factors: Urea Lactic Acid and Amino Acids. One of the most effective natural moisturisers is Urea, which the skin makes from protein and represents 7% of the natural moisturising factor in the outer layer of skin. Urea is naturally present in healthy skin but when the skin is dry the level of urea in the skin is reduced. I was relieved to discover that - because so far as I was concerned Urea is a waste product of many living organisms, and is the major organic component of human urine!
I am hoping (and trusting) that the urea in the Scholl Cracked Heel Repair Cream is synthetically produced. However for those of you interested in weird facts I understand that in years gone by apprentice bricklayers were advised in Winter to pee on their chapped hands to relieve the discomfort. It would therefore appear that the healing properties or urea have been well known for quite some time!
Would I recommend it?
Yes - I must say I can recommend this product if you suffer from dry or cracked skin on your heels - it does seem to work effectively and quite quickly. It isn't cheap but a tube does last quite a long time. This review has also been published by me on dooyoo
Advantages: Does as said Disadvantages: could become expensive if after longterm use
I brought this product as my heal was in so much pain and I did not want to have to go to a chiropodist. I saw this advertised but really did not think that it would work but as I was in so much pain I thought what the hell. Well I certainly soon changed my mind especially after 3 days of trying this product. It is brilliant and I would certainly recommend this product to anyone. The only thing I would suggest is that you do a regime where by you ...
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Advantages: Easy to use, fast acting. Disadvantages: slightly costly.
It is very hard for anybody to suffer from cracked heels. It is very painful. My mother is suffering from cracked heels, it is very painful for her to work with this condition. So, once we came across the ad of this product & think of giving a chance. We already used many products for this. As we brought this cream after one day of use its good effect are visible. This cream is nice to use. It is easy & effective.You have to apply twice daily to ... ...feet with warm water it shows effect nicely. This cream repairs and relive rough , dry, cracked skin. It is fast acting.It works in 7 days.It is dermatalogically tested, Fragrance free, hypoallergenic. suitable for diabetic and sessitive skin.Don't apply to bleeding or infected cracks. Avoid contact with eyes.. Keep out of reach of children. It is only for external use. Little bit costly. But as per its effectiveness I must suggest to use this cream. ...
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Advantages: Works really well Disadvantages: You need to build up a routine, so you might need to put aside time.
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I'm constantly prone to problems with my feet, either due to severe dry and cracked skin on my heels or due to Plantar Fasciitis. So I've tried a few products over the years to help see off as much pain and irritation as possible. At the time that I first bought SchollCrackedHeelRepairCream, I was due to set off to a festival in a few days and had been experiencing pain whilst walking due to the cracks in my heels. They just weren't going away, which is what usually happens during a summer of wearing flip flops and not paying attention to my feet. Luckily my fiancé marched me down to a local Scholl store, to seek out some professional help. Whilst in the store I had a consultation with one of the members of staff who recommended that I use this product. And I'm really glad they did.
Using The Product
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Advantages: Works within days Disadvantages: It is a bit greasy so may stain a little
...I love to find a product that lives up to its claims and I am pleased to say that SchollCrackedHeelRepairCream did exactly what they said it would, when they said it would and you can't really say fairer than that!
I saw the adverts for this product in the Summer and it sounded good. As I had rather rough heels with quite a bit of dry skin I thought I would give it a try so when I saw it on sale in my local supermarket I popped it into my trolley and purchased it. It retails at around £5 for a 60ml tube so you couldn't exactly say it was cheap but I figured if it worked it would be money well spent.
According to the Scholl website "At around four times thicker than the body's average, the skin on the soles of your feet is strong enough to absorb the impact of some 3.5 million steps every year. This tough-for-task aptitude is...
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Advantages: Quick, easy and not too pricey. Disadvantages: Can leave greasy marks on the tiles but just need to put on socks!
...to keep my throbbing feet in until such time as everyone has had enough booze to be too piddled to notice that a) I've released my feet from purgatory and b) my feet are all cracked and crusty and shamefully unloved!
So, I was overjoyed when I saw an ad on the TV for SchollCrackedHeelRepairCream! As the ad progressed I was almost sent into a state of unrivalled excitement (yes, my life is lacking in some ways!) when it told me that I would see visible results with in THREE DAYS!!! Fantastic! Soft, lovely looking feet with minimal prior effort - this I just had to try!
I went out the very next day and tracked it down in Boots. I took it home and read the rather straight forward instructions - apply twice daily to clean dry skin, once the skin is restored, continue to use as necessary to maintain condition. Simple enough. So this...
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