Dr Ben Morrell

Podiatrist and Director of Restorate

Dr Ben Morrell (Podiatrist) is an Australian trained and practicing Podiatrist from Perth, Western Australia. He has a special interest in managing dermatological foot conditions and has completed further training in dermatology.

In 2017 Dr Morrell founded Restorate, a company that develops highly effective, easy to use, non-greasy foot creams and sprays for use in the Podiatric setting in Australia, Asia and the United Kingdom. He continues to research and develop new products and delivery mechanisms for managing xeroses.

What’s in foot moisturisers and why? Tips for practical treatment approach for xerosis

In podiatry clinics, we see foot xeroses of various presentations daily. We often recommend foot moisturisers to treat these conditions but are we thinking thoroughly enough about our treatment advice? A solid understanding of what ingredients make up foot creams and sprays and why they are there is imperative to good care. This can also help increase the effectiveness of treatment. Some simple strategies can be used to match products to particular presentations of xerosis and to think deeper about product selection.