Why “Urea” is the Magic Word in the Podiatry World

Healing angry heels seems easy when you’re surrounded by overbranded, overhyped foot creams

on your local store’s shelves, each sporting bold claims and proven results. But if there’s one

secret ingredient missing, you probably won’t walk away with any success stories to share. The

best foot creams for dry, cracked feet all have one thing in common: Urea. And here’s why.

1: It Moisturises. As soon as it touches the skin, urea gets to work immediately to draw moisture

to the affected areas and deeply hydrate the skin. Urea is one of the best moisturisers and

exfoliators on Earth, used in some of the most high-end facial moisturisers and anti-aging creams.

2: It Strengthens. Healthy, happy feet often start on the outside. By keeping your skin’s barrier

strong, it will be more capable of regenerating and renewing skin cells while curbing potential

irritants around the clock.

3: It Penetrates. When it comes to keeping feet soft, absorbency is the keyword here. By

improving penetration, urea makes sure that any other ingredients and products you use stand a

better chance of being absorbed and, in turn, doing their job.

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When searching for cream for dry, cracked heels, don’t make another move before

confirming “Urea” is on the ingredient list with a presence of at least 15-30%. As always,

Neat Feat is here to save the day with a doctor- and podiatrist-approved heel balm that’s

bursting with the urea your feet need to heal and recover. When applying the cream, make

sure you do so after a 20-minute soak in some warm, soapy water, and put socks on

afterwards to lock in that moisture. Visit us online now to see if we’ve still got stock!

3 Diabetic-Friendly, Doctor-Recommended Ingredients 

Caring for your feet is one thing. Caring for diabetic feet is a whole different ball game. You can’t just waltz into the store and buy the first foot cream you see if you have diabetic feet. While many general use creams are repackaged and marked up to be sold as “diabetic foot cream”, few can actually back up their claims with the ingredients your thirsty feet truly crave. And so, here are three ingredients to look out for when shopping for diabetic foot cream in Australia. 

1: Urea. Only urea-based emollients deliver a medically proven solution for dry, cracked heels caused by diabetic anhidrosis. Urea enhances your skin’s water retention power, reduces water loss, and fights dead skin cells to boot. This deeply hydrating and moisturizing compound replenishes urea levels when it’s depleted in diabetic feet. 

2: Oil-Based. Emollient cremes for dry, diabetic feet are lipid-based, mainly with wax or oil and varying degrees of water. This is the only way to restore and retain moisture long after you’ve actually moisturized your feet. 

3: Lanolin. This waxy substance is deeply hydrating, softening the skin to not only improve the appearance of dry diabetic feet, but also deliver long-term benefits by deeply penetrating the surface to restore moisture. Thanks to its high fat content, lanolin circumvents water evaporation from the skin, keeping it moisturizing while promoting healing around the clock. 

For diabetic foot cream that’s recommended by doctors and podiatrists, check out Neat Feat’s Heel Balm today. Join 100s of Australians and New Zealanders who noticed results in as little as 5 days. 

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3 Possible Reasons Why Your Feet Are Dry as Dust 

If you thought you were the only one creaking and scraping around with dry heels, you’re not. Cracked heels are more common than you think, affecting at least 20% of adults. But you’re probably sick of hearing, “prevention is better than cure”. You can’t go back in time pre-winter to prevent your heels from getting dry and cracked in the first place, so when prevention isn’t an option, you need a cure. And as always, Neat Feat has the answer. Here are three reasons why your heels could be cracked, and what to do about it. 

1: A Lack of Hydration. Everything is connected. If you’re not drinking enough water – or water-rich foods like watermelons and cucumbers – every part of your body could suffer. And your feet are no exception. Get (at least) your 8 glasses a day, and you’ll be walking on sunshine in no time. 

2: Failure to Exfoliate. Dry heels happen when your skin barrier is disrupted, often exacerbated by a lack of humidity. But there’s no use in smothering your feet in hydrating creams if they can’t penetrate the surface. Prepare the canvas by soaking your feet in a hot bath and using a quality foot file in the shower (not one reminiscent of a cheese grater). You want to remove dead skin, not make matters worse by paving the way for scrapes and cuts. Once you’ve made the surface a bit thinner and less flaky, you can move onto the final step. 

3: Poor Moisture. You need a potent yet gentle heel balm that’s recommended by the best dermatologists and doctors in the biz – you need something like Neat Feat’s Heel Balm, designed exclusively for dry, cracked, and sore feet. This oil-based balm is loaded with the secret ingredient you should always look for in heel balm – Urea – restoring the affected area’s natural balance while repairing and rehydrating thirsty skin. 

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Summer is here, but your cracked heels don’t have to stick around. Shop Neat Feat’s Heel Balm today to get your feet sandal-ready this summer. 

Did you know that your feet don’t just help you get from A to B?  

The way we walk, run, and stand affects our entire body in a variety of different ways. Your feet are the parts of your body that help keep you balanced, stable, and upright while you go about your day – but when you have certain foot conditions, injuries, or issues, your entire body can be affected.  

How Do Your Feet Affect the Rest of Your Body?  

Walking and running in a way that doesn’t suit your body could lead to back, hip, neck, and even leg pain. If you’ve suffered from a recent injury, you may find yourself favouring one foot over the other, which could lead to issues like spinal pain and even foot problems like corns or bunions.  

Your feet even have the power to affect your organs! That’s because your feet are filled with sensitive nerve or pressure points that send certain signals to your brain, which then sends messages to your different organs. When these signals and messages are out of whack, you could end up dealing with a lot more than just foot pain.  

Take Care of Your Feet with Neat Zori  

Our Zori sandals are specifically created to help you walk, sit, and stand with complete support and comfort. Your feet will be cushioned by a high-quality sole – supported by a low but thick heel – and will look amazing too thanks to our range of different, colourful designs.  

Our Zori sandals are made from high-quality materials, assembled with care and shipped all over the world to happy customers that know and love our brand. You can become one of them by visiting our website today for more information. If you’d like to skip the small talk, simply start shopping here! 

You’re not alone!  

No pair of feet can ever be exactly the same, just like no two people are ever exactly the same. The arches of our feet can be pronounced or subtle, but no matter what they may look like, you need to find the perfect pair of shoes and foot care products to make sure that you take care of them properly.  

What Happens When You Don’t Treat Arch Pain?  

Arch pain not only affects your quality of life by making it hard to walk or run, but it could also cause serious long-term damage. Because you’ll be changing your posture and stride to minimise the pain, you could be placing unnecessary strain (and pain) on different parts of your body, including your back, neck, and legs.  

Can Arch Pain Be Treated…?  

…If your arch pain is caused by improper footwear, then yes, definitely! If not, then you might need medical advice to treat it effectively. Regardless of which one best describes your situation, there are several high-quality Neat Feat products available in our store to help minimise the pain in your foot arches.  

Some of these products include the following:  

Arch Cushions  

Spandex Gel Arch Cushions  

Femme Slimline Gel Arch Cushions with Meta-Tarsal Insole  

Femme Slimline Gel Arch with ¾ Insole  

Gel ¾ Length Insole  

Each of these exceptional products can be used to add more support to your shoes, help reduce pain caused by arch injuries or strain, and even help you take back control of how comfortably you walk, run, and move.  

For more information on how you can treat and reduce arch pain as quickly and as effectively as possible, reach out to our team for more. Alternatively, check out our website to learn more about our range of arch support products by clicking on the link here.  

Foot Problems You Can Handle  

When we think of taking care of our feet, we often imagine expensive spa days or massage treatments and pedicures. While going for a pedi or two is a great way to treat yourself, it’s not the only way you can take care of your feet. There are daily practices that will help you save yourself the hassle of nasty foot problems and pains, and this article will teach you all about them! 

Gel Bunion Pad, Protector, and Cushion 

Bunions are nasty little guys that can cause big problems. When left untreated, bunions can severely impact your posture, how you walk, and your overall foot health. That’s why we’ve developed a range of bunion-specific products to help keep your feet and toes on point.  

Antibacterial Foot Spray  

Next time you take your socks off after a sweaty gym session, grab some of our anti-bacterial foot spray. Not only will it help you get rid of that sour smell, but it’ll do so by killing the bacteria that cause that smell in the first place! 

Anti-fungal Foot Spray 

Fungal infections between your toes are a sure-fire way to ruin any day. You won’t have to worry about lotions and powders though – all you need to do is spray on our Antifungal Foot Spray and allow our unique formula to do the trick. This spray immediately kills the bacteria and microbes that cause fungal infections, and it also keeps your feet fresh and dry.  

High-Impact Stabiliser Insole  

Are you mad about moving? Then you need an insole that can keep up with you! Ours can.  

If you’d like to purchase any of the items mentioned above, feel free to reach out to our team or start shopping on our online store right now! 

Our bodies are wonderful, complex things that help us experience and enjoy the world around us – but because they’re so complex, they often encounter some strange and even embarrassing issues along the way.  

Most body issues like excessive sweating, fungal infections, chafing, and even skin tags or warts are all natural issues that millions of people around the world face every single year, and yet, so few of us actually talk about them.  

We’re here to tell you that not only are these problems more common than you think, but there are proven and reliable ways to fix them! Check out our products below to find out more about how you can treat excessive sweating, skin tags and warts, and more!  

Our Saver Range  

Our Neat 3B Body, Hand, Foot, and Face Saver products are specifically formulated to help reduce sweat and moisture on your skin, no matter how warm or active your day might be. By keeping your skin dry, you’ll not only be able to reduce body odour, but also minimise your risk of developing fungal infections of painful chafing!  

Our Neat Feat Natural Willow Wart and Skin Tag Gel  

There are countless old wives’ tales and myths about why we get warts and skin tags, but the only thing that truly matters is how we get rid of them. This gel will help reduce and eventually remove your warts and skin tags in a gentle yet effective way.  

Our Neat Feat Antifungal Foot Spray  

Fungal infections got you in a funk? Our anti-fungal foot spray will help prevent fungal infections by keeping your feet dry, clean, and fresh.  

Want to know more about our range of amazing products? Reach out to us today or start shopping now by visiting our website.   

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You’re Doing it Wrong. 

We know, that sounds like quite a ridiculous title. Of course, you know how to wear shoes, you’ve been doing it all your life! All you need to do is choose a pair you like and put them on.  

Right? Well, not necessarily.  

It isn’t always just about pulling on a pair of shoes and heading out the door. Your feet play a massive role in your physical health and wellbeing, which means that you need to make sure you’re taking care of them! 

One of the best ways to take care of your feet is by wearing the right shoes. This means finding a pair that’s right for the activity at hand, are in your size, and are able to provide you with the right support. 

Now, you could throw out all of your old pairs of shoes and start fresh. You could also invest in a great pair of insoles! Insoles are a fairly inexpensive and amazingly effective way to add some much-needed support to your favourite pair of shoes without buying a new pair.  

Neat Feat Orthotic Insoles  

If you need some serious support while you go about your day, then you need to invest in a pair of our Orthotic Insoles. These insoles are made from premium materials to make sure that they’re durable enough for frequent wear. They’re also assembled with in-depth care and attention to ensure they’re comfortable at all times. With the right pair of insoles, you’ll be well on your way to healthier, happier feet in no time.  

Of course, there are different insoles for different needs, so if you’d like to learn more about how to choose the right insoles or shoes for you, reach out to our team today! 

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