Aveeno Restorative Skin Therapy Itch Relief Balm Versus Gold Bond Diabetics' Dry Skin Relief Medicated Foot Cream
Updated on July 26, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and better texture
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Aveeno Restorative Skin Therapy Itch Relief Balm 17 ingredients
Gold Bond Diabetics' Dry Skin Relief Medicated Foot Cream 36 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Aveeno Restorative Skin Therapy Itch Relief Balm 17 ingredients
Gold Bond Diabetics' Dry Skin Relief Medicated Foot Cream 36 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Pramoxine Hcl 0.5%
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Distearyldimonium Chloride
Petrolatum
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Steareth-20
CleansingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Pramoxine Hcl 0.5%, Water, Glycerin, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Petrolatum, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Panthenol, Dimethicone, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Benzyl Alcohol, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Chlorphenesin, Steareth-20, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Chloride, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Dimethicone 3%
Emollient
Petrolatum 30%
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Distearyldimonium Chloride
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingSteareth-21
CleansingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract
Skin Conditioning
PEG-10 Phytosterol
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Ceramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Stearamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Methylparaben
Preservative
Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Propylparaben
Preservative
EDTA
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingTribehenin
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialRetinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone 3%, Petrolatum 30%, Water, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Polyethylene, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Methyl Gluceth-20, Steareth-2, Steareth-21, Allantoin, Cetyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, PEG-10 Phytosterol, Polysorbate 60, Ceramide Ng, Stearamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Jojoba Esters, DMDM Hydantoin, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Butylene Glycol, Methylparaben, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Propylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Propylparaben, EDTA, Potassium Hydroxide, Tribehenin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Retinyl Palmitate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Its main roles are:
Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.
The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeWe don't have a description for Distearyldimonium Chloride yet.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPetrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.
This ingredient is effective at reducing water loss by 99%. This is because it is an occlusive. Occlusives create a hydrophobic barrier on the skin to prevent evaporation. This property makes it great for hydrating dry skin.
Pro tip: Use occlusives, such as this ingredient, on damp skin for the best results.
The quality or origin of petrolatum is only known when disclosed by the brand. Most cosmetic petrolatum has gone through several purification stages.
Another benefit of occlusives is it protects your skin against infection or allergies.
Petrolatum may not be safe for fungal-acne. Studies show mineral oil / petroleum leads to the growth of M. Furfur, a type of yeast.
Learn more about PetrolatumWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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