Urea in Skincare | DU'IT Ingredients Information

Urea

What Is Urea?

Urea is a component of the natural moisturising factor (NMF) produced by the skin. Urea is a humectant, which means it is able to absorb moisture from the environment and draw it to the skin, often working synergistically with mineral oil in skincare formulations to lock in hydration. This ingredient is also an emollient that softens and smoothes the skin. Urea is clinically proven to treat different dry skin conditions like cracked heels and hard skin.

How does Urea work?

Urea in skincare helps improve the appearance of patches of dry, rough, scaly skin in two ways. This ingredient helps provide hydration to smooth texture, and it also works to help thin the build up of dead skin cells.

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How is Urea used?

Urea ingredient can be found in a variety of skincare formulations, including body washes, lotions and creams. Because of its hydrating properties and ability to help remove the build-up of excess dead skin cells. Urea creams are for external use only and should be applied to affected areas such as the hands, heels, and feet.

Can Urea be used on the body?

Urea is relevant for body use due to its moisturising and skin-softening effects on thick, rough or callused skin—such as feet, knees and elbows. Urea is suitable for sensitive skin, providing gentle yet effective hydration and repair.

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How can urea benefit different skin conditions?

Urea can help with a variety of skin conditions by hydrating the skin, removing dead skin cells, and improving the skin’s barrier function.

Dry skin: Urea can help soften dry, rough, or thick skin.
Psoriasis: Urea can help with the thick, scaly, itchy plaques associated with psoriasis.
Eczema: Urea can help with the symptoms of eczema.
Ichthyosis: Urea can help with scaly skin conditions like ichthyosis.
Seborrheic dermatitis: Urea can help with seborrheic dermatitis.
Xerosis: Urea can help with xerosis.
Calloused skin: Urea can help with calloused skin on the feet.