Cracked Heels: Product Review 1 of 2

Product Review Part 1: Foot Mask

Do you have dry skin that causes your heels to crack? These heel fissures can hurt and also make you feel uncomfortable. Can cracked heels really be treated and/or prevented? Are there such things as affordable and simple treatments? In this Product Review Part 1, I use two volunteers with foot problems to put our affordable and simple treatment to the test.

One has very dry skin and the other has dry skin and cracked heels. I've given each person 14 Purederm Intensive Foot Repair Masks "Avocado" today. They are asked to use the foot mask each night before they go to bed. They are asked to follow the instructions, meaning they need to wash their feet with warm water, then open the packet and wear the cloth foot masks, wear the clear disposable foot gloves over the masks, and then wear a pair of socks over that. Volunteers are also asked to time themselves for 30 minutes before taking off the socks and foot mask.


Photos were taken today.

Volunteer # 1: Mrs. T

 Volunteer #2: Mr. A

     

In order to test whether this product really works, we have to lay out a rating scale or "grade" .... teachers do this when they teach by using a rubric, "an assessment tool to communicate expectations of quality"(Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubric_(academic)

I've designed this rubric based on the product claims on the back of the packaging label:

Rate from 1 to 5 

(with 1 being the lowest quality and 5 meaning meeting the expectation)

Smooth feet & heels

Soften feet &heels

Repair rough and dry feet & heels

Repair cracked and calloused feet & heels

Improve the look of feet & heels

Improve the feel of feet & heels

Effectively moisturizes feet and heels

Feet and heels are healthier

Feet & heels have more radiant appearance

I will ask each volunteer to rate the claims above at the completion of the product review session.

I hope to share new pictures with you all in the next few days.

*Participant Request* If you are interested in participating as a volunteer and receiving some free samples for future product reviews, please send an email to chum.nguyen@naturalradiance.net.

Product Showcase: Purederm Aloe Essence Mask

About:

Purederm Aloe Essence facial mask is easy and effective way to penetrate natural ingredients into the skin to help your completion remain crystal clear, relaxed soothed, revitalized and moisturized. Seaweed extract whitens and moisturizes your skin.

• 23ml/sheet contains more essence
• Aloe Extract moisturizing & skin soothing
• Dipotassium Gtycyrrhizate(Ricorice Root) preventing skin trouble and making skin healthy
• Vitamin E & Collagen increasing skin elasticity and brightening
• Sheet type essence mask easy & effective skin recovery treatment

Expiration Date: 3 years from manufacturing date.


Ingredients:
Water(Aqua), Glycerin, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Erythritol, Xanthan Gum, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, PEG-40 Hydrogerated Castor Oil, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phyto Collagen, Allantoin, PEG-14M, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Mettiylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance(Parfum)


Directions:

1. Thoroughly cleanse & dry face.
2. Take out and unfold the mask and apply it with your face.
3. Wear the mask for 15~20 minutes and peel off slowly from the edges. 

Disclaimer:

Natural Radiance sells products from many of the finest cosmetic producers in the world. The use and selection of cosmetics products and other health and beauty products ("Beauty Products") requires care to be certain that any directions and warnings from the manufacturer are observed and followed and that Customer is aware of the possibility that some people may have allergic or other reactions to such products.

CAUTIONS:

1. Avoid using on blemishes, pimples, irritated or sunburned skin.
2. Stop using and ask doctor if skin becomes red, swollen, itchy during use or following symptoms persist after use.
3. Keep out of eyes.  If eye contact is made, rinse with water.
4. Avoid using on skin which is sensitive to bandages and tape.
5. Avoid storing under direct sunlight or high and low temperature.
6. Keep away from the reach of children.

Note: for preventing dryness, use mask at once after opening pouch.

  

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Tell us what you think about this mask!

Product Showcase - Green Tea Collagen Bottle Mask

The Product:
PUREDERM Green Tea mask contains green tea extract, collagen and vitamin E.  This silky mask helps maintain ideal moisture level of the skin by providing a constant supply of moisture level of the skin by providing constant supply of moisture and nutrition.  Natural pulp sheet prevents skin trouble and provides close adhesion to the face.

• Skin recovery “Bottle shaped” sheet type essence mask.
• 100% Natural pulp sheet prevents skin trouble and provides close adhesion to skin.
• Green Tea Extract helps to keep skin much moisturized.
• Collagen & Vitamin E : age defying & brightening.

How to Use:

1. Thoroughly cleanse & dry face.
2. Take out and unfold the mask and apply it on your face.
3. Wear the mask for 15~20 minutes and peel off slowly from the edges.

Expiration Date: 

3 years from manufacturing date.

Ingredients:

Water, Glycerin, PEG / PPG-17 / 6 Copolymer, Xanthan gum, Erythritol, Phenoxyethanol, Seawater, PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil, PEG-50 Hydrogenated castor oil, Fermented soybean extract, Allantoin, Glycyrrhizic acid 2K, Tocopherol acetate, PEG-14M, Chlorphenesin, Methl Paraben, Fragrance, EDTA-2Na

Disclaimer:

Natural Radiance sells products from many of the finest cosmetic producers in the world. The use and selection of cosmetics products and other health and beauty products ("Beauty Products") requires care to be certain that any directions and warnings from the manufacturer are observed and followed and that Customer is aware of the possibility that some people may have allergic or other reactions to such products.

CAUTIONS:

1. Avoid using on blemishes, pimples, irritated or sunburned skin.
2. Stop using and ask doctor if skin becomes red, swollen, itchy during use or following symptoms persist after use.
3. Keep out of eyes.  If eye contact is made, rinse with water.
4. Avoid using on skin which is sensitive to bandages and tape.
5. Avoid storing under direct sunlight or high and low temperature.
6. Keep away from the reach of children.

Note: for preventing dryness, use mask at once after opening pouch.

Please comment on what you think about this mask sheet?  Have you tried these mask sheets before?

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How do Face Masks Work and Help the Skin?

Our skin has a natural protective barrier of fats that creates a nice smooth waterproof layer to keep the moisture in and foreign substances out. The skin's ability to stay hydrated is an important factor in its ability to maintain softness, suppleness and elasticity. Unfortunately, the drying effect of the cold weather or the air con, the damaging effect of the harsh sun and pollution from the environment can cause our skin to look fatigue, dull and blotchy. And combined this with the aging of the skin, the lack of sleep and our hectic stressful lifestyle, our skin can become wrinkled, flaky and look older than it should. In addition, the use of makeup on our face also could clog the pores of the skin, preventing carbon dioxide inside our body from coming out and fresh oxygen from entering the skin. This causes the skin to lose its glow and attractiveness. Facial masks are an ultimate nutrient delivery system in anti aging skin care. They are much thicker than a moisturizer or topical treatment, and because of its extended application time and the inner warmth generated, pores easily open and the penetration of nutrients into the skin occurs more efficiently.

Basically all face masks have some kind of a cleansing function; they remove excess oil, environmental debris and pollutants much more gently than astringents, toners or scrubs. Various anti aging skin care ingredients are used in the face masks, depending on the skin type and to some extent on the availability of materials. Clays form an important constituent of many face masks as they are excellent absorbing agents. Gums and polymers are added to lend sticking properties to the clays. They help to remove dirt, sebum, and dead skin so that the skin looks clean, soft and youthful.

Some facials are also meant to exfoliate, clarify and unclog pores. They work by causing an abrasive action against the skin that removes the top layer of dead cells from the skin and accumulated dirt, leaving behind fresh healthy-looking skin. Regular exfoliation can reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkle and improve the clarity, tone and radiance of the complexion. Some facial masks contain antioxidants to protect against free radicals. Facial masks for dry skin hold water in the skin, making it softer and more flexible. Facial masks for oily skin often contain natural fruit extracts and hydrating marine extracts. These oil-free facial masks peel away dead surface skin cells and refine the pores.

Applying a facial mask once a week helps revitalise the skin and keeps it smooth and youthful. Normally, the face mask is applied on the cleansed skin for about ten to twenty minutes, thereafter, wash the face with lukewarm water and afterwards apply a thin layer of cold-cream or a moisturizer.

Source:  http://www.benefits-of-honey.com/anti-aging-skin-care.html

Here are some great examples:

What are your experiences with mask sheets?  How have they worked out for you?

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