Cracked heels aren’t just a cosmetic issue—they can be painful, uncomfortable, and, in severe cases, lead to complications. The culprit? Excessive dryness (xerosis) and thickened skin (hyperkeratosis), which cause deep fissures that make walking difficult. For individuals with diabetes, the stakes are even higher, as reduced sweat production can worsen dryness, increasing the risk of ulcers and infections.
Proper foot care is essential, and Foot-care Cream by Cymbiotics offers an innovative, science-backed approach to restoring smooth, healthy feet.
How Foot-care Cream Works
Foot-care Cream is designed to address the root causes of cracked heels—dryness, thickened skin, and compromised skin barrier function—by combining potent exfoliating, hydrating, and skin-repairing agents.
1. Exfoliation & Debridement:
- Glycolic Acid, a powerful alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), gently loosens dead skin cells by breaking the bonds that hold them together. This allows for effective exfoliation, revealing healthier skin underneath.
- Urea, a dual-action humectant and keratolytic agent, deeply hydrates the skin while softening and dissolving thickened, rough patches. This not only improves moisture retention but also enhances the penetration of active ingredients.
2. Intensive Hydration & Skin Repair
- Foot-care Cream utilizes Cetosome™ technology, incorporating self-assembling nanoparticles with cetylated components to enhance the delivery of moisturizing and healing ingredients. These nanoparticles are a proprietary blend of cetylated esters that contribute to the stability and amphiphilic properties of the cream. This formulation helps to reduce water loss from the stratum corneum, increase hydration, reduce inflammation, and promote healthy skin, making the skin on your feet more resilient to cracking and environmental stress.
What Makes Foot-care Cream Different? The Power of Cetosome™ Technology
Unlike conventional moisturizers, Foot-care Cream is powered by Cymbiotics’ patented Cetosome™ technology, a delivery system that enhances ingredient penetration for faster, more effective results.
Why Cetosome™ Technology Stands Out
- Enhanced Absorption: Cetosomes—self-assembling nanoparticles—carry active ingredients deep into the skin without disrupting the natural barrier.
- Targeted Action: These ultra-small particles range from 50 to 850 nm, ensuring better penetration and concentration at the affected areas.
- Superior Stability & Efficiency: Unlike traditional lipid-based systems, cetosomes enhance ingredient stability, prolonging their effectiveness while maintaining skin integrity.
- Optimized Hydration & Repair: With their high negative zeta potential, cetosomes ensure that hydration and skin-repairing ingredients reach where they’re needed most.
Proven Results: Science-Backed Effectiveness
Clinical trials using a similar formulation have demonstrated its effectiveness in treating hyperkeratosis and xerosis. In one such trial, a cream containing 10% urea and 1% dimethicone with a cetylated fatty ester complex was applied to patients with cracked feet twice daily for eight weeks. The results were compelling:
- The mean index values of xerosis in the treated group significantly improved at each week of evaluation compared to the placebo group.
- By the end of the eight-week study, the average score for the treated group improved from a moderate index value of 2.00 to a mild value of 0.23, indicating a dramatic improvement in skin condition.
- The placebo group, in contrast, showed minimal improvement, with a mean value of only 1.6 by week 8.
These findings further support the efficacy of Foot-care Cream with Cetosome™ technology in delivering active ingredients to address dry and cracked skin.
The Clear Choice for Foot Care
Foot-care Cream isn’t just another foot moisturizer—it’s a scientifically advanced solution for cracked heels, combining exfoliation, hydration, and barrier repair to deliver fast, lasting relief.
Marketed by SunPharma under the brand name Xerina, Foot-care cream is the science-backed way to restore comfort and confidence in every step you take. Xerina has been successfully launched by SunPharma and is a market leader in this space.
