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5 Amazing Foot Care Products From Gehwol

Written by Bianca Charles on April 29, 2021

It can be hard to know what foot care products to buy. You may need a multifaceted product that targets foot soreness, but also want something that fits into your skincare regimen. Alternatively, you may need various products that can become part of a nightly routine, or for recurring foot conditions. Not to worry – we have some great news! We are here to talk about five products that will improve your foot health. Best of all, they’re from one single company. This should simplify your shopping!

Toronto foot specialists recommend Gehwol’s high-quality products. Famous for their numerous foot care creams, balms, foams and deodorants, their products tackle various foot issues. These include calluses, toenail fungus, foot pain, and much more. They’re designed for at-home foot care or treatment plans and are all available at Your local feet clinic. Here are the 5 products we’ll discuss today:

  • Medical Salve For Cracked Skin
  • Refreshing Foot Bath
  • Med Express Foam
  • Extra Universal Foot Cream
  • Med Deodorant Foot Cream

Medical Salve For Cracked Skin

Do you worry that the dry skin on your feet may become cracked or inflamed? Gehwol’s Medical Salve For Cracked Skin may be just what you’ve been looking for. If dry, cracked skin has become a recurring problem for you, you’ll likely get a lot of use out of this product. This salve protects your cracked skin from progressing and causing itchiness, bleeding, flakey skin, irritation and inflammation. The skin on your feet has natural elasticity and resiliency, which this salve successfully restores. This foot care product contains Vaseline which rejuvenates rough, cracked skin, as well as menthol which provides a relieving cooling sensation. Whether this product is recommended by a chiropodist, or you’re simply proactive when it comes to foot health, it’s the perfect remedial addition to your skincare collection.

Refreshing Foot Bath

  • Foot soreness
  • Cleansing
  • Deodorizing

Gehwol’s Refreshing Foot Bath is a must-have when it comes to relaxation, skincare and fighting foot soreness. What’s more, its deodorizing properties eliminate unwanted foot odour and foot sweat. It’s also a cleansing game-changer that reinvigorates your feet and prevents them from feeling fatigued. Preparing a foot bath with this mixture will also help fight such conditions as corns, calluses and the hardened skin you may have developed from being on your feet for long hours. Containing the perfect blend of ingredients designed to help you relax at the end of the day, this foot bath product includes lavender extract, sodium carbonate and oils of rosemary.

Med Express Foam

  • Skin restoration
  • Moisturizing
  • Callus prevention

Perfect for dry skin and callus prevention, Gehwol’s Med Express Foam moisturizes your feet and maintains their natural resiliency. Intended for daily use, the foam fights to maintain your skin’s natural moisture balance. The skin on your feet is naturally strong, yet can become weathered, dry and cracked. This foam aims to soften your skin, leaving your feet feeling silky and healthy. The superstar ingredients in Gehwol’s Med Express Foam are avocado oil, urea, and moor plant extract. The avocado oil and the moor plant extract lock in moisture, while the urea (also known as carbamide) protects your feet from Callus formation. Like many Gehwol products, this fantastic foot care foam is also scent-free, so no need to worry if you’re allergic to scented products.

Extra Universal Foot Cream

  • Athlete’s foot prevention
  • Disinfecting and deodorizing
  • Blood circulation

The Extra Universal Foot Cream from Gehwol is a versatile product that thoroughly disinfects the skin on your feet. It also has deodorizing properties that can ward off dampness in the feet, preventing foot conditions caused by excessive moisture, like Athlete’s foot. This cream also helps with cold feet by triggering sufficient blood circulation in your lower legs and feet. The Extra Universal Foot Cream contains menthol, as well as oils of rosemary, eucalyptus, lavender and thyme. Other components include Chloroxylenol and triclosan.

Med Deodorant Foot Cream

  • Fungal infection prevention
  • Softening skin
  • Foot odour

Many of Gehwol’s multi-purposeful products have deodorizing properties, but the Med Deodorant Foot Cream specializes in refreshing your feet. Applying this deodorant foot cream daily can provide consistent protection against fungal infections and prevent embarrassing foot odour. Similar to most Gehwol products, this one also leaves your feet feeling silky smooth. The zinc oxide makes this foot care product great for sensitive skin.

Need More Foot Care Advice? 

All of these fantastic Gehwol products are available at our downtown Toronto foot clinic. Our footcare experts are also on hand to make sure you get the most out of these medicinal products aimed towards optimal foot health. Not only that; if you’re looking for even more foot care services, we’re here for you! Our team is trained to handle any and all your foot health concerns. From mild, to critical, we cover all sides of the foot needs spectrum. Call us to ask about actionable steps towards your foot health solutions today! 

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With 15 years of dedicated experience in podiatry, Bianca Carter offers a wealth of knowledge and expertise at Feet First Clinic. Throughout her career, Bianca has worked closely with leading chiropodists, continually deepening her understanding of all aspects of foot care.
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