Urea, also known as carbamide, is a keratolytic (peeling) agent used in some skin care products. Ingredients with keratolytic properties are used to soften and slough off the outer layer of dead skin cells. As an intensive treatment, the product should only be applied to localized problem areas 1 rather than the whole body. Clinical and dermatological test show that skin is visibly smoother and supple after one week and improves continuously with regular use. Key details – Size: 100g; Type: Menthol in aqueous cream; Use: Apply to clean, dry skin as often as required; Suitable for: Children (over 2 unless advised otherwise by a clinician) and adults You’re looking for an intensive treatment cream for patches of extremely dry, rough and/or scaly skin on your feet:

This product is recommended for adults and has not been tested for children. For babies and children with dry skin and Atopic Dermatitis we recommend Eucerin AtoControl. Most products in this range are suitable for babies over three months old. Urea is mainly known and used in dermatology for its keratolytic and hydrating properties. In other words, it hits the skin with a double whammy combo by both gently exfoliating and moisturizing at the same time. A rare feature of most therapeutic agents. Or as a pair of researchers put it… Eucerin UreaRepair PLUS 10% Urea Lotion gives very dry, rough body skin the daily care it needs. It contains a unique combination of ingredients – Urea, Ceramide and other Natural Moisturising Factors ( NMFs) – which bind moisture in and repair skin's natural protective barrier to prevent further moisture loss. It is primarily excreted through sweat and urine, which is why such horrendous things like “urine therapy” exist. “Urine therapy” meaning you use your pee as a toner. Thanks for the new post! I was wondering if you could let us know where this urea product might fit into the recommended skin care regimen like on your other posts. Should I be using this in place of moisturizer? If used in combination, should I put this on first, then snail bee cream (for example…)?Soften moisturiser by rubbing it in between your hands and then rub it further in with a downward stroke of the other hand. Urea is part of the natural moisturizing factor (NMF) of skin, which is made up of 40% amino acids, 12% sodium PCA, 9% glycerol, and 8.5% urea (among other things). ( 3) These are all hygroscopic (water-holding) substances, that are essential for maintaining the health, function, and hydration of the stratum corneum. ( 4)

As an intensive treatment, the product should only be applied to localized problem areas1 rather than the whole body. Clinical and dermatological test show that skin is visibly smoother and supple after one week and improves continuously with regular use. A 2013 study suggested that urea may help some medications penetrate through your skin. These medications include corticosteroids and antifungal creams.

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The best way to find a urea cream that works for you is to shop by the area of skin and skin type you are looking to treat. Key details – Size: 45ml; Type: Ointment; Use: Apply as needed – a little goes a long way; Suitable for: Babies, children and adults This is a basic urea moisturizer with 3 different types of hyaluronic acid and 5% urea. Here are some before and afters pictures of her skin after 2 weeks.

And there are also two in vitro studies that have shown urea directly inhibits malassezia, or the yeast that causes fungal acne. ( 13, 14) As you can see it’s just a basic oil in water emulsion with urea, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and a crosspolymer similar to the Hada Labo Skin Plumping Gel Cream. This is actually the urea moisturizer my homemade one has taken inspiration after. You’re looking for an intensive treatment cream for patches of extremely dry, rough and/or scaly skin on your hands:And then the guy disappeared forever. Never to be seen or post on skincare addiction again, which to me can only mean one thing: skin issues were no longer a concern for him. Why spend time on skincare forums when your skin is already fleeky AF? Testimonial #2. Dry skin is a very common condition and often results in visits to dermatologists. Depending on the severity of dryness, skin can be tight and rough and/or prone to itching, scaling, flakiness and redness. In extreme cases, skin is pathologically dry (Xerosis).

Translation = ingredients aren’t supposed to be this badass! Increased moisture AND exfoliation too?!? What is this sorcery?? The quirky Dr. Dray who I may or may not have a little crush on. :p She’s a dermatologist who makes “a day in the life vlogs” on youtube. Link to her channel here. The lotion is suitable for mature skin and those with Diabetes, Psoriasis and Keratosis Pilaris. It can also be used as adjunctive care. Some products, including some featured on our list, are only intended for use on the heels of your feet or other localized areas of the body as needed. Some products are gentle enough to use on your face. If you’d like a gentle urea product to use on your face as a moisturizer, grab a lower dose (no higher than 10% urea) and make sure the label specifies that it’s safe for facial use.It’s also possible to find urea in doses as low as 2%. Low-dose urea works best as a moisturizing agent for dry skin. Low-dose urea may be used alongside other useful skin care ingredients, or it can be used alone for moisturization. Low-dose urea is safe enough to use on facial skin. Björklund S, et al. (2013). Glycerol and urea can be used to increase skin permeability in reduced hydration conditions. I call him “the dude with a baby’s ass on his face.” All credit goes to reddit user u/P3rkoz. Here are his before and after photos: All in all, using urea won’t hurt if you’re trying to target either of those skin conditions. The Case Studies: Urea Leads to Glowing Skin?