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HeelTastic Review and Product Information

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March 6, 2013

Have you used HeelTastic, the product that claims to heal your dry, cracked feet? We have used the product and we also want to hear from you.

HeelTastic

I purchased a tube of this product recently to review here and to (hopefully) make a dent in the problem of dry, cracked feet. Upon opening the packaging, I noticed two things: a lack of directions and an odd smell. I felt like I should like the scent, but I still don’t know if I like it or not. It reminded me of ginger, so if you like that smell, you will probably like the smell of HeelTastic.

Ingredients

The only active ingredient listed on the packaging is Dimethicone (1%), which is described on the label as a “skin protectant.” The description on the back of the packaging lists imported oils (see below), but those apparently aren’t listed as active ingredients.

Directions

As stated above, it was surprising to me after opening the packaging that there were no directions included, other than on the tube which merely states, “Apply as needed. Children under 2 years, ask a doctor.” When do I apply it and how often? The woman who sold it to me suggested applying it before bed so it wouldn’t be affected by walking after application.

Test – Days 1 through 3

I decided to apply HeelTastic to only one of my heels in my test, so that I could have a side-by-side comparison upon completion of my test. Because there weren’t any directions, I just devised my own plan. For two days, I applied it at 10am, 4pm, and 10pm. Something I immediately noticed was that I kept smelling it all day long, even while driving in my car with my shoes on. If you like the smell, that’s probably a good thing. I would have preferred for it to have no scent. Below are before-and-after shots for each day. The “before” photo shows my heel immediately prior to using HeelTastic for the first time. The second photo shows the heel after 24 hours, the third after 48 hours, and the fourth after 72 hours. I had not yet applied it for the day when the photos were taken, so in each case the photos were taken 12 hours after the last application.

As you can see, there is a slight improvement after 24 hours, but less noticeable improvement after 48 hours, and virtually no change from 48 to 72 hours. The lighting is slightly different on the 72 hour photo because of the weather, but all of the photos are taken at the same time of day. I’ll continue to post before-and-after photos this week, so check back to see the progress.

Buy Locally

You can find HeelTastic in stores, so it’s best to avoid shipping charges and delays by simply going to a local store and purchasing it. I found it at an “As Seen on TV” store at a local mall. The total cost, including tax, was $14 even. I’ve heard stories of auto-shipping or exorbitant shipping costs when purchasing online.

Bottom Line

This is an ongoing test, but after 24 hours, the results are surprisingly promising. I have used quite a few other products to try to tackle this problem, and the initial results of HeelTastic are better than what I’ve seen with various lotions. Check back again tomorrow to see more results.

Your Turn

Have you used HeelTastic? Where did you buy it, how did you use it, and what did you think of it?

Packaging

Here is the front and back of the package of HeelTastic:

Article last updated March 8, 2013.

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