Hēladerm is a women-owned and operated business with a focus on skincare. Their products are formulated with pure ingredients that have been recommended by skincare experts. Bruise Crème is formulated with Arnica Montana Oil, Notoginseng, African Ginger and Vitamin K, as well as Vitamin E, Soybean Oil, and Green Tea. We were glad to see that this product is manufactured in the USA and has GMP certification but it’s ultimately the formula that gets you the results, so does this product have what it takes?
Is Hēladerm Bruise Crème Effective?
Hēladerm’s specialty is skincare, so we had certain expectations regarding their Bruise Crème. We anticipated Arnica to be present in the formula, which it is, however, the company’s lack of transparency regarding the concentration utilized in the product raises questions about its efficacy. Additionally, this formula focuses a lot on natural ingredients that are high in antioxidants, like Notoginseng, Green Tea, and African Ginger Root. These are great skincare ingredients, but not as effective as other ingredients for a bruise cream. However, it is the fatty acids in oils such as Avocado and Hemp Seed that have been proven to aid bruise healing, as well as provide terpenes to enhance absorption, relieve inflammation, and ease pain. Furthermore, it seems like a missed opportunity to omit essential oils in their bruise cream formula. For example, Peppermint and Eucalyptus can help to soothe the skin, while Lavender and Cinnamon can target pain in the affected area. Without the disclosure of the percentage of Arnica in the formula, and the lack of bruise-healing ingredients, it is difficult to determine how effective this product is for diminishing bruises.
One of the best ways to judge the effectiveness of a product is to look at customer testimonials. From our research, we found that the majority of customers who wrote reviews were satisfied with this product. Having said this, we did find some complaints about the texture of the product, mainly that it doesn’t absorb well into the skin and leaves a brown residue (possibly due to the color of the cream itself). Additionally, there were some reviews that mentioned that the smell wasn’t to their liking, although this could be due to the fact that this cream does not contain any fragrances, which we believe to be a positive in this formula.
Is Hēladerm Bruise Crème Safe?
In general, this product is marketed as natural and safe. However, this product does contain soy, so people with soy allergies shouldn’t use this product. In any case, it is always recommended to speak to your doctor before using any new product, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, have any health conditions, or are taking other medications.
Summary
Hēladerm has an interesting formula for their Bruise Crème. While it does contain Arnica, we would have liked more transparency over the amount that is included in their product. We are glad that it uses natural ingredients, but aren’t convinced that the plant extracts they chose are effective for combatting bruising. We like that Bruise Crème is made in accordance with the GMP guidelines, but third-party testing would make this product even more trustworthy. Also, we would have liked to see a 100% money-back guarantee, as this displays the manufacturer’s belief in their product’s ability. All in all, we consider Bruise Crème to be a good contender, but think that Hēladerm could have been more selective, targeted and transparent with their ingredients.
