Overview

• Three foot masks received a failing grade due to preservatives like Chlorphenesin and BHT as well as traces of formaldehyde, which can irritate skin or disrupt hormones.
• Six products, including Balea’s Fuß Sockenmaske, Be Routine intensive Pflege Fußsocken and Rossmann’s Fusswohl, earned “very good” or “good” ratings for their ingredient safety.
• Several foot masks lacked German-language usage instructions and warnings about potential slipping hazards, which could pose risks when walking with the lotion-soaked socks.
• Eight products contained non-biodegradable plastic compounds and no manufacturer could confirm the use of recycled materials in their packaging.
• Dermatologist Jan-Olaf Piontek says foot masks are unnecessary for daily care and recommends evening urea creams and simple fragrance-free lotions instead.