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Flexitol Flexitol Heel Balm
Lab tested
No
Harmful ingredients
3
Why this score
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Paraffin
Irritant potential for skin and eyes upon prolonged contact, contamination risk with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in low-grade grades, inhalation toxicity concerns with combustion byproducts
Fragrance
Skin sensitization, allergic contact dermatitis, respiratory irritation, potential asthma trigger, unknown specific toxicants in mixtures
PEG-20 Stearate
Potential skin irritation, allergic reactions, concerns over PEG contaminants like ethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane in impurities, unknown long-term oral effects
Decyl Oleate
Emollient properties, skin conditioning, stable and safe for topical use
Allantoin
Skin soothing, promotes wound healing, moisturizes skin, non-irritating
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient properties, improves texture and stability of formulations
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient and emulsifier improving skin texture and product stability
Glycolic Acid
Effective pH adjuster, promotes removal of mineral deposits and surface grime, biodegradable
Benzyl Alcohol
Preservative properties, solvent, fragrance carrier
Aloe Vera Gel
Possible digestive support, potential anti-inflammatory effect, skin hydration (topical only), may aid in minor wound healing (topical only)
Water
Hydration, solvent for food ingredients
Urea
Humectant properties enhance skin hydration, keratolytic effect helps in skin exfoliation
Lanolin
Skin moisturizer, emollient properties, helps maintain skin hydration
Mineral Oil
Moisturizing agent, lubricant, mild laxative at oral doses, chemically stable
Phenoxyethanol
Effective broad-spectrum preservative, stabilizes product shelf-life, low sensitization potential compared to isothiazolinones
Sodium PCA
Moisture retention, skin hydration (cosmetic use only)
Panthenol
Moisturizing, improves skin hydration and barrier function
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant protection, supports skin barrier function, stabilizes formulations
Melaleuca Alternifolia Tea Tree Leaf Oil
Antimicrobial properties, topical antiseptic
Arginine
Supports nitric oxide production, may improve blood flow and cardiovascular function, involved in wound healing
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Fruit Butter
Moisturizes skin, anti-inflammatory properties, antioxidant content, may improve skin barrier function
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