Top-Rated Wound Care Kits for Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Diabetic foot ulcers are a chronic problem for many people — requiring consistent, long-term care. If you’re managing a diabetic ulcer, you need quality products you can use daily, often for months or years. 

This guide provides you with exactly what works, how to use it, and how to save on costs when you or someone you love is managing chronic wounds that typically take too long to heal. 

Use daily: 

• Wash your foot with a soap that is gentle to your skin but strong enough to cleanse it without the sting 
• Pat dry thoroughly 
• Inspect for new sores or changes 
• Avoid aggressive scrubbing, which can damage fragile diabetic skin

For Early-Stage Foot Ulcers or Sores (not infected): Terrasil® Foot Ulcer and Sore Relief Ointment 

• Apply 1-2 times daily to ulcer and surrounding area 
• Cover with clean bandage 
• Maintain consistent daily use 
• Customer rating: 4.1/5 stars | Many users report noticeable improvement within 2 days 

For Infected Wounds (increased redness, warmth, discharge), proper care is critical. If you’re unsure whether your ulcer shows signs of infection, review our guide on how to treat an infected wound at home before choosing your ointment Terrasil® Infection-Protection Wound Care Ointment 

• Apply 1-2 times daily to affected area 
• Cover with clean bandage 
• Maintain consistent daily use 
• Provides targeted support for compromised wounds 

For Minor Cuts, Scrapes, or General Skin Damage: Terrasil® Anti-Bacterial Skin Repair Ointment 

• Apply 1-2 times daily as needed 
• Cover with a bandage if necessary 
• Use as supplemental support or for general wound care. For a broader comparison of everyday wound care options, see our guide on the best over-the-counter products for cuts and scrapes. 
• Customer rating: 4.5/5 stars 

Step 3: Proper Dressing 

• Use sterile gauze or diabetic dressings that have extra padding 
• Change daily or when wet/soiled 
• Track progress weekly with photos
• Avoid overly tight wrapping, which can restrict circulation

Terrasil® uses patented Activated Minerals® in combination with targeted natural ingredients that are historically known for their soothing, moisturizing, and protective benefits: 

• Calendula & Thuja extracts — traditionally used for centuries for their soothing properties 
• Tea tree, peppermint, and sage oils — natural ingredients with well-documented skin-comfort properties 
• Deep-penetrating natural moisturizers (jojoba oil, beeswax, MCT oil, organic coconut oil) — support skin hydration and nourishment 

All ingredients are carefully selected and of high quality. Terrasil® contains no parabens, synthetic fragrances, or harsh chemicals — making it safe for chronic daily use and for sensitive skin. 

Because diabetic foot ulcers are chronic, consistent access to quality products matters. 

• Save 10% on every order with auto delivery (Foot Ulcer Relief) or 11% (Bed Sore Relief) 
• Choose your delivery frequency — weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or custom schedule 
• Full flexibility — pause, skip, or change frequency anytime 
• Easy management — adjust your subscription through your account anytime 

Why Subscribe & Save with auto delivery makes sense for chronic care: Never run out. Always have what you need. Pay less.

When you use a product once, short-term safety is the concern. When you use it daily for months or years, long-term safety becomes critical. 

Synthetic chemicals and chronic exposure concerns: Some ingredients in skincare products — such as parabens, phthalates, and synthetic fragrances — raise concerns over potential hormone disruption. While individual use of these chemicals in low amounts may not cause harm, cumulative exposure from multiple products over time is worth evaluating. 

Systemic absorption risk: Systemic absorption, where ingredients penetrate beyond the outer skin layers to reach the bloodstream, is generally not desirable. With chronic topical use over months or years, even minimal absorption can accumulate in your body. 

Skin barrier damage: Frequent application of harsh synthetic products can gradually damage your skin barrier, making it more permeable and increasing absorption of subsequent applications — a compounding problem over time. 

Natural ingredients for chronic care: Natural, biocompatible ingredients work primarily on the skin’s surface and outer layers. They are generally associated with lower absorption risk and are not known to bioaccumulate systemically when used topically. Plant-derived oils, botanical extracts, and natural minerals have been used safely for centuries in wound care. 

Terrasil® approach: Use clean, natural ingredients that support your skin’s function without introducing synthetic compounds that accumulate in your body or compromise long-term health. 

Use natural formulations designed for diabetic skin: Avoid harsh soaps, hydrogen peroxide, or aggressive scrubbing — they damage fragile diabetic skin. 

Apply ointment to completely dry skin: Pat wounds completely dry before applying. Products applied to wet wounds are less effective. 

Maintain consistent daily use: Consistency matters more than occasional heavy application. 

Inspect daily: Look for new sores, cracks, redness, or changes. Because diabetic neuropathy reduces sensation, visual inspection is critical. 

Let’s talk about what makes diabetic foot ulcers different — and why they need a specialized approach. 

Here’s the thing: high blood sugar damages nerves over time, especially in your feet. This is called neuropathy, and it’s actually one of the trickier parts of diabetes management. Why? Because you might develop a blister, cut, or pressure point and literally not feel it. You could be walking around with a developing wound and have no idea it’s there. By the time you notice it, the damage is already deeper than it would be for someone without diabetes. 

That’s why daily inspection is so important. You can’t rely on pain or discomfort to alert you — you have to actively look. 

Diabetes damages your blood vessels over time, which means the blood flow to your feet is reduced. This creates a real problem: when you have an ulcer, your body needs to send oxygen, nutrients, and white blood cells to heal it. But if circulation is compromised, those healing resources are moving slowly. 

The result? What should heal in days takes weeks or months. And infection risk goes up because your immune cells can’t reach the wound as effectively. 

Elevated blood sugar doesn’t just damage nerves and vessels — it also impairs your immune system’s ability to fight bacterial infection. Combined with reduced circulation, this means bacteria can establish themselves in a diabetic ulcer much faster than in a regular wound. 

These three factors — reduced sensation, poor circulation, and weakened immune response — create the perfect storm for chronic wound problems. A small blister you didn’t notice, in an area with poor blood flow, in a body that can’t fight infection as effectively. This is why diabetic ulcers are a bigger deal than regular cuts, and why they need more robust support than basic or generic products. 

That’s exactly why Terrasil® formulated these products specifically for diabetic wounds. Standard products weren’t designed with these challenges in mind. 

Diabetic foot ulcers are a chronic problem requiring consistent, long-term care. The products you choose will be used daily for months or years — making ingredient quality and safety critical. 

Terrasil’s three-product kit — Calendula Cleansing Bar plus your choice of Foot Ulcer and Sore Relief, Infection-Protection Wound Care, or Anti-Bacterial Skin Repair — provides natural, science-backed support specifically designed for diabetic feet and chronic wound care. 

With Subscribe & Save with auto delivery, save 10% on every order and ensure you never run out of what you need. Choose your frequency, manage anytime, and take control of your chronic foot care routine. 

1. American Diabetes Association. (2023). Statistics About Diabetes. Diabetes.org. 
2. Vinik, A. I., et al. (2017). Diabetic Neuropathies: Update on Definitions, Diagnostic Tests, Treatment and Prevention. Journal of Diabetes Research, 2017, 1–13.
3. Forsgren, K. L., et al. (2016). Vascular Dysfunction and Complications in Diabetes. Cardiovascular Research, 112(1), 159–173.
4. Terrasil® product customer feedback collected over 15 years of product use (as of 2025). 

This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Terrasil® products are cosmetic formulations designed to support skin health and comfort. Results vary by individual. This blog meets FDA cosmetic standards and FTC advertising guidelines. 

Notice: All claims regarding Terrasil® products reflect structure-function claims describing cosmetic product benefits, not drug claims. Customer testimonials represent individual experiences and results may vary.