Description
Dry, rough feet that need serious, sustained moisture do best with a once-a-day balm that keeps working around the clock. Akileïne Hydra-Defense Balm is clinically proven to increase skin hydration by 70% within one hour — and still hold a 43% increase a full 24 hours later — with a 31% reduction in dryness within three days. This is the professional 500ml pump size: the format we use in clinic, and the economical choice for daily whole-family use.
Why podiatrists recommend it
- Clinically measured results — +70% hydration at one hour, +43% at 24 hours, −31% dryness in three days
- Once-a-day convenience — 24-hour moisture from a single application, ideal for people who won't stick to twice-daily routines
- Repairs and protects — camelina and grape seed oils restore the moisture barrier; patented Silk Lipesters® support skin health with antibacterial properties
- Gentle enough for the household — non-greasy, fast-absorbing, suitable for sensitive skin and children six and over
How to use
One pump onto clean, dry feet daily — evening works best — massaged in until absorbed. The non-greasy formula sinks in quickly, so there's no waiting around before socks or bed. If your heels are already deeply cracked rather than just dry, combine daily Hydra-Defense with the repair routine in our guide: Cracked Heels: Why They Happen and How to Fix Them.
Which Akileine moisturiser is right for you?
Hydra-Defense (this product) is the once-daily 24-hour hydration balm — best for maintaining healthy moisture and for households that want one pump bottle by the bed. Blue Nutri-Repair Cream is the targeted repair cream for actively cracked, chapped heels. Pro Blue adds anti-inflammatory botanicals and Vitamin A for mature, callus-prone skin. A common clinic recommendation: Nutri-Repair to fix the cracks, then Hydra-Defense to keep them from coming back.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 500ml pump worth it over a tube?
If more than one person uses it, or one person uses it daily, yes — per millilitre it's substantially cheaper than tube formats, and the pump keeps the product hygienic in shared bathrooms.
How long will 500ml last?
At one pump per person per day, roughly 4–6 months for a single user, 2–3 months for a couple.
Can children use it?
Yes — the formula is suitable for sensitive skin and children aged six and over.
Is it suitable for diabetic foot care?
Daily moisturising is a core part of diabetic foot maintenance, and this is an easy once-a-day way to do it — avoid between the toes, and pair it with the daily checks in our diabetic foot care guide.
Morning or night?
Night, ideally — skin repair peaks during sleep and the balm gets uninterrupted hours to work. But its 24-hour action means any consistent time works.
Stocked and recommended by the AHPRA-registered podiatrists at TBS Health. Product information reviewed July 2026.