What Causes Heel Fissures?
Main causes include:
- Dry skin (often worsened by cold weather or low humidity)
- Prolonged standing
- Open-back shoes or barefoot walking
- Callus buildup
- Skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis
- Aging, which reduces skin elasticity
When the skin becomes too dry or thick, it loses flexibility and cracks under the weight of the body.
How to Use Fissure Balm
- Clean and dry feet thoroughly before application.
- Apply a small amount of balm directly to cracked heels and affected areas.
- Massage gently until fully absorbed.
- Use twice daily, morning and evening.
- For enhanced results, wear cotton socks overnight to lock in moisture.
- Combine with regular exfoliation (e.g., Imperial Feet Stainless Steel Foot File) to remove dead skin buildup.
Ingredients
75 ml (2.54 oz). Aqua, Lanolin, Petrolatum, Zinc Oxide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Paraffinum Liquidum, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Piroctone Olamine, Limonene, Linalool.
Results
With regular use, many users experience visible improvement in the appearance and feel of their feet within just a few days. Cracks and fissures begin to heal, discomfort is reduced, and skin becomes noticeably softer and smoother. Long-term use helps maintain healthy, moisturized skin and prevents future fissure development.
Your 3-Step To Smooth Heels
What Causes Heel Fissures and Deep Cracked Heels?
Main causes include:
- Dry skin, often worsened by cold weather or low humidity
- Prolonged standing
- Open-back shoes or barefoot walking
- Callus buildup
- Skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis
- Aging, which reduces skin elasticity
When the skin becomes too dry or thick, it loses flexibility and cracks under the weight of the body. This is often the result of underlying issues; for a deeper understanding, you can read more about dry skin causes and treatment .
When heel fissures develop, standard moisturisers are often insufficient. The depth of the crack requires an occlusive, skin-barrier sealing formula like the Foot Fissure Cream to penetrate and repair the damaged layers.
Why Foot Fissure Cream Works When Regular Foot Creams Don't
Standard foot creams are designed for maintenance. Heel fissures are a wound — a physical break in the skin barrier. They need a formula that seals the crack, delivers deep moisture into damaged layers, reduces inflammation, and supports skin cell repair.
| Active | Why It Works on Deep Cracked Heels |
|---|---|
| Lanolin (Wool Fat) | One of the most effective occlusive ingredients in skin care. Seals the crack while allowing skin to breathe and heal from within. Used in medical wound care for decades. |
| Zinc Oxide | Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and wound-healing. Reduces redness, creates a protective coating over exposed tissue, and is used in medical formulations for skin barrier repair. |
| Petrolatum | Occlusive seal that prevents moisture loss from the crack, keeping damaged tissue hydrated so it can repair. The gold standard in dermatological occlusive therapy. |
Why Choose Foot Fissure Cream for Painful Cracked Heel Treatment?
- Clinical-grade formula: Lanolin + Zinc Oxide + Petrolatum. The combination used in professional wound care for deep skin barrier repair.
- Visible results in 3–5 days: Noticeable improvement in crack depth and pain within days of twice-daily use.
- Jojoba Oil for deep nourishment: Structurally similar to skin's own sebum. It penetrates and nourishes compromised skin layers.
- Rosemary Oil for circulation: Stimulates blood flow in the heel, supporting the skin's natural repair process.
- Piroctone Olamine: Antifungal and antibacterial. Open heel fissures are vulnerable entry points for infection.
- Bandage technique included: Creates a wound-care environment that concentrates the cream's healing action.
- 75ml concentrated formula: A small amount per application is sufficient. This is a specialist, concentrated fissure treatment rather than a general balm. One tube provides several weeks of twice-daily targeted use at the same price as daily-use balms.
- Diabetic friendly: Safe for regular use on diabetic skin. Treat heel fissures early. Diabetics are at higher risk from complications.
How to Use Foot Fissure Cream | 6 Steps
Clean and dry feet thoroughly before application.
Apply a small amount of balm directly to cracked heels and affected areas.
Massage gently until fully absorbed.
Use twice daily, morning and evening.
For enhanced results, wear cotton socks overnight to lock in moisture.
For best results, use the Stainless Steel Foot File to remove softened dead skin around the fissure before applying the cream. Filing removes the hardened callus layer that keeps the crack from closing, allowing the cream to reach fresher skin directly. File once or twice per week, never on open or bleeding cracks. Always apply Fissure Cream after filing, not before.
Pro Tip — The Bandage Method
Apply a generous amount to the clean crack, cover with a plaster or bandage, and leave overnight. The occlusive environment dramatically increases penetration and healing speed. This is the method used by podiatrists for severe fissures.
Results | What to Expect From Foot Fissure Cream
With regular use, many users experience visible improvement in the appearance and feel of their feet within just a few days. Cracks and fissures begin to heal, discomfort is reduced, and skin becomes noticeably softer and smoother. Long-term use helps maintain healthy, moisturized skin and prevents future fissure development.
| Timeline | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Day 1–2 | Pain from the crack reduces. Lanolin and Petrolatum begin sealing and protecting the fissure. |
| Day 3–5 | Visible healing at crack edges. Gap begins to narrow. Surrounding skin becomes softer and more flexible. |
| Week 1–2 | Deep fissures significantly reduced or closed. Heel noticeably smoother. |
| Ongoing | Switch to Urea Foot Balm daily once healed. Prevention is easier than treatment. |
Who Is Foot Fissure Cream Perfect For?
- Anyone with deep, painful heel cracks that standard foot creams have not improved
- Heel fissures that bleed, hurt when walking, or have been present for weeks
- Diabetics who need a concentrated, trusted formula for heel crack repair
- Those with eczema or psoriasis where skin breaks down into painful fissures
- People prone to recurring heel cracks who need a specialist formula, not a general balm
- Professional pedicurists treating clients with severe fissures before salon treatment
Ingredients
75 ml (2.54 oz). Aqua, Lanolin, Petrolatum, Zinc Oxide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Paraffinum Liquidum, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Piroctone Olamine, Limonene, Linalool.
Key Actives
Occlusive wound-healing seal for deep fissure repair.
Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and wound-healing support.
Occlusive moisture seal and gold-standard dermatological skin-barrier therapy.
Deep nourishment with sebum-like penetration.
Circulation-stimulating ingredient that supports healing.
Antifungal and antibacterial support for protecting vulnerable fissures.
Soothing and anti-irritant support to calm inflamed skin around the crack.
Product Specs
| Size | 75ml / 2.54 fl oz |
| Key Healing Actives | Lanolin, Zinc Oxide, Petrolatum |
| Supporting Actives | Jojoba Oil, Rosemary Oil, Piroctone Olamine, Bisabolol |
| Application | Twice daily to clean, dry fissures |
| Visible Results | 3–5 days with consistent twice-daily use |
| Diabetic Friendly | Yes |
| Paraben-Free | Yes |
| Price | €21.97 EUR |
| Shipping | Free within USA, EU & UK |
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly does Foot Fissure Cream heal deep cracked heels?
Most users see visible improvement within 3–5 days of twice-daily application. For very deep or long-established fissures, expect 1–2 weeks for significant improvement. The bandage method: applying the cream and covering with a plaster overnight. It significantly accelerates healing for severe cases.
Can I use this cream if I have diabetes?
Yes. Foot Fissure Cream is diabetic friendly and regularly recommended by foot care professionals for diabetic heel care. Diabetics are at higher risk from heel fissures. Reduced circulation slows healing and open cracks create infection pathways. Treat early and consistently. Consult your doctor if fissures are deep, infected, or not improving after two weeks.
What is the difference between Foot Fissure Cream and Urea Foot Balm?
Foot Fissure Cream is a specialist treatment for active, painful heel fissures. Lanolin, Zinc Oxide, and Petrolatum seal and repair deep cracks. The Urea Foot Balm is a daily preventive moisturiser that softens thickened skin and prevents calluses. Use Fissure Cream to heal active cracks, then switch to Urea Foot Balm daily to prevent them returning.
Should I use the foot file before or after the cream?
Always before. Use the Stainless Steel Foot File to remove hardened dead skin around the fissure. This layer prevents the crack from closing. Apply the cream after filing so it penetrates directly into fresh skin. Never file open or bleeding cracks.
Why is this 75ml when other Imperial Feet balms are 150ml at the same price?
Because this is a concentrated specialist formula. A small amount per application is sufficient for targeted healing action. Lanolin, Zinc Oxide, and Petrolatum are highly concentrated actives that do not need to be applied over the whole foot. One 75ml tube provides several weeks of twice-daily fissure treatment.
