How is this horse chestnut cream-gel for the legs different from an ordinary foot cream? — Cream Balm Tired Leg Rescuer No.58 - Dr.Retter

Ordinary foot creams mostly focus on nourishing and moisturising: they soften rough skin, restore the heels and combat dryness. PÄÄSTERÕNGAS is a gel-cream, meaning a lighter texture that spreads quickly and does not leave a greasy film. This format is handy precisely when you want a quick refreshing effect rather than rich nourishment.

The key difference is the composition. The focus here is on horse chestnut extract, which is traditionally used in leg and vein care products: it helps the skin look firmer and eases that tight, swollen feeling. This is not the same as, say, urea or shea butter in nourishing creams.

The formula also contains goldenrod, with mild soothing properties, arnica and lemon extracts for a refreshing effect and vitamin E to help keep the skin soft. This combination is aimed at comfort after exertion rather than intensive nourishment.

If your main goal is to soften rough heels or deal with dryness, choose a nourishing cream with a high content of urea or oils. But if by the evening you feel tiredness, heaviness or a throbbing sensation in your legs, this gel-cream will suit you better.