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Can heel balm be used on hands?

Published in Skincare Application 1 min read

Based on available information, it is generally not recommended to use heel balm on your hands.

Here's why:

  • Different Skin Thickness: The skin on your feet, especially your heels, is significantly thicker than the skin on your hands.

  • Concentrated Formula: Heel balms are formulated to penetrate and treat this thicker skin. According to a reference, a Foot and Heel Balm formulation is too concentrated for use on hands.

  • Potential Residue: Due to the high concentration, using heel balm on your hands may leave a thick, white, sticky residue.

Feature Heel Skin Hand Skin
Thickness Much thicker Thinner
Balm Formulation Highly concentrated Less concentrated needed
Potential Result Effective penetration Sticky, white residue

Using a hand cream specifically designed for the thinner skin on your hands is a better option.