Miracle for Dry Skin? - Flexitol Diabetic Foot Balm

I have the worst dry elbows. Seriously. They’re not only dry and flaky, but they actually look almost dirty because they are so much deeper in tone than the rest of my body. Little rough bits of skin will actually catch on things because they’re so dry. It’s pretty disgusting and nothing ever seems to do much to fix it. I’ve exfoliated like crazy, moisturized with the most nourishing creams I can find and still no improvement. One day while waiting for a prescription at the local pharmacy, I saw this Diabetic Foot Balm from Flexitol staring me in the face. I thought, “Gee, this would be great for my dad’s horrible cracked, dry feet.” And since I had nothing to do but wait at the time, I decided why not grab a tube? My dad’s interest seemed less than stellar, and it suddenly dawned on me that maybe it would help my elbows. Why not try it since nothing else has worked, right? J So, I went about slathering my elbows with this thick cream day and night not expecting any changes. So have my elbows improved?
Hell yes!!! Literally within a day or two, my elbows looked pretty much normal again. Needless to say, I was impressed. I’ve continued using the Diabetic Foot Balm at least once a day and my elbows are still in tip top shape! The balm is somewhat thick and smells a bit grandma-like. I don’t really notice the smell much once it absorbs into the skin. It’s not exactly greasy, but perhaps tacky might describe it. It’s not an unpleasant feeling and, unless you’re using it on your hands, I don’t think it would be much of an issue. Basically, it feels moisturizing and protective, but it also feels like it’s going to stay where you put it. It’s not something I would want to use all over my body, but it’s perfect for any particularly troublesome spots. Now that I’ve fallen in love with this diabetic balm, I figured it’s about time I learn a bit more about the company and it’s animal testing policy.
Perhaps not surprisingly, I knew absolutely nothing about Flexitol before grabbing this cream. Since I was getting it for my dad who isn’t terribly concerned with animal testing, I didn’t think much about it and kind of just assumed that a Diabetic Foot Balm would be made by a company that tests on animals. After having such success with my elbows, I decided I should look into the company and see if my assumptions were in fact correct. I first discovered that Flexitol is an Australian company, which makes it seem cooler to me for no apparent reason. And then the really good news! Flexitol does not test on animals! J After discovering that, I knew I needed to share my experience with all of you, because I know we all have troublesome dry patches…at least from time to time. This will definitely clear them up!
For those of you who are a bit freaked out by lanolin, then you might want to skip this particular balm. It does contains Lanolin to help prevent the skin from drying and chapping. It also utilizes Shea Butter for moisture, as well as Vitamins A & E plus certain fats and acids beneficial to the skin. In addition, and perhaps its secret, it has a high concentration of chemically synthesized Urea (25% to be precise) to help break down tough skin so that moisture can be better absorbed. Urea is also a humectant, so it helps draw moisture into the skin. Finally, this balm contains an Australian herb called Centipeda Cunninghamii, which is clinically proven to have skin nourishing properties. I have never heard anything about this herb, but it may work miracles! J This combination of ingredients has completely rescued my elbows, so thank you so much Flexitol! J