PreHeels+

PreHeels+® creates an invisible barrier on the skin to block the friction that causes hot spots, irritation and blisters. It provides around ~6 hours of protection with a typical application (which is 20x the protection of wax sticks), works with all types of shoes (not just heels), is hypoallergenic, dermatologist tested and naturally breaks down for easy removal with a washcloth, soap and water.

PreHeels+® works with ALL types of shoes as a fast-drying, super strong—yet flexible and breathable—skin protectant. High heels and strappy shoes are some of the worst offenders, but virtually all shoes can irritate your skin: flats rub over the toes, sandals irritate between your toes, and even boots and running shoes often blister the back of your heel.

PreHeels+® is safe and effective for use on other areas that clothing-induced friction occurs, like under bra straps. It can even be used to protect from sports-related chafing. Note: If using for skin-on-skin friction, it is essential that you allow the barrier to dry fully on both sides before allowing the surfaces to touch, or they can stick together.

Wax sticks work by temporarily lubricating your skin, but then rub off on shoes within ~15 minutes, quickly leaving your feet vulnerable to hot spots and blisters. Bandages and inserts are unattractive, quickly fall off, are uncomfortable and can cover only small areas of your foot. PreHeels+® is clinically proven to provide more than 20x better protection against blisters than wax sticks and won't rub off on your shoes. Unlike bandages and inserts, PreHeels+® is completely invisible and provides 100% comfortable protection for any part of the foot.

We spent several years working with a team of talented cosmetic scientists who specialize in skin protectants to create PreHeels+®. Every ingredient was thoughtfully selected to create a hypoallergenic formulation that's safe and gentle on skin, yet tough on friction. Here's what each ingredient does:
• Dimethyl Ether: a propellant that enables the formulation to be sprayed evenly in a mist. This is an organic compound and common aerosol propellant that does not harm the ozone.
• SD Alcohol: a liquid designed to evaporate quickly to leave the protective barrier on your skin. This has been shown to be completely safe over decades of use in skin care and cosmetics.
• Acrylates copolymer: safe, friction-blocking particles that sit on the skin and bond together to form a strong, flexible, breathable barrier. These polymers are also used in nail polishes and other common coatings.
• Dimethicone Copolyol blend: allows the barrier to feel soft and smooth on your skin. This is a common smoothing agent used in deodorants, hair sprays and facial moisturizing creams.
• Purified cosmetic-grade PEG-8: helps make the barrier flexible so that it can move and flex with your skin.

Extensively! In addition to choosing individual ingredients with excellent safety profiles, we have had our formulation reviewed in 3 separate independently run clinical studies of over 150 human volunteers. These studies were performed under the care and observation of clinical dermatologists to ensure the product is effective, safe and completely non-irritating.

A typical application of PreHeels+® lasts ~6 hours. It may last for a longer or shorter period depending on many factors, including how thickly you apply it, how aggressive your shoes or activity are, or how humid the weather is. If the the coating begins to wear down sooner than desired, you can apply a second layer while on the go. The PreHeels+® coating is designed to resist light sweat and water, and to be flexible and breathable enough to stay comfortably in place while you walk, run or dance. After several hours, the PreHeels+® coating is designed to begin to break down and flake off, allowing for easy removal with a normal wet washcloth or loofa and light scrubbing. No chemical remover is typically required, but for a little extra help softening the barrier, you can use nail polish remover (acetone), ethanol alcohol (like vodka) or most common body oils.

You will receive effective coverage with one layer, but can apply a second layer for added protection. Generally, two layers is plenty; three layers may cause the coating to become so thick that it begins to break down sooner.

No. PreHeels+® is designed only to prevent blisters by creating a protective coating on your skin. It will not help to heal existing blisters, and you should NOT to spray it on existing blisters or broken/irritated skin as it can sting.

No. We designed PreHeels+® to help prevent the most common source of skin irritation and blisters: the friction that results from your shoes repeatedly rubbing against the skin on your feet. The product will not help to prevent the types of blisters that are caused by pressure or poorly fitting shoes. We don't recommend spraying it onto the bottoms of your feet. How do I treat blisters on my feet?