Urea is a natural component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), a group of substances that ensure moisture balance within the skin. It is also known as hydroxyethyl urea or urea 40. Urea is a humectant, which means it attracts water to the skin, and an exfoliant, which means it helps to remove dead skin cells. It is used in skincare products to treat a variety of skin conditions, including dry skin, eczema, psoriasis, and ichthyosis.
Prevents Dehydrated Skin: - Improves skin hydration - Reduces water loss from the skin - Enhances skin barrier function - Improves skin elasticity - Soothes and softens the skin Improves an Impaired Barrier Function: - Increases the formation of filaggrin, a protein important for hydration and reinforcing the barrier function Natures Natural Exfoliant: - Breaks down the keratin bonds that bind skin cells together - Removes rough, dry skin and stubborn cells - Allows moisture to reach deep into the dermis - Encourages cellular turnover - Sheds dead skin cells Fights Acne: - Improves skin’s health by metabolising the antimicrobial peptide LL-37, which attacks acne-causing bacteria within the skin - Inhibits the yeast Malassezia, which is often the cause of fungal acne Possible Anesthetic: - Creates a local anaesthetic effect on the skin - Has anti-itch properties - Helps to reduce inflammation A Potent Antifungal Treatment: - Absorbs exceptionally well - Helps soften the skin around nails to combat stubborn fungus infections Penetration Enhancer: - Disrupts the lipid barrier in the skin - Improves the delivery of molecules into the skin - Encourages other performance ingredients to penetrate the outer layer of skin more readily
Suitable for all skin types, but lower concentrations are recommended for sensitive skin.
Higher amounts can present aesthetic and odor issues
Follow the usage instructions provided on the product label.
Synthetically produced
Safe and generally well tolerated as used in skin care
Not rated
Urea is a component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), a group of substances that ensure moisture balance within the skin. Urea is also used in some skincare products to treat conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and ichthyosis. Urea is restricted in EWG VERIFIED products due to concerns about irritation and use restrictions.
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