Snapshot
- Overview
- A natural moisturizer that hydrates and softens rough, dry skin.
- Category
- Hydration, Exfoliating, Barrier Support, Sensitive Skin
- Type
- Humectant
Urea
Urea is a skin-identical humectant and keratolytic component of the natural moisturizing factor in the stratum corneum. It supports lasting hydration, softens rough texture at higher levels, and helps keep skin flexible and comfortable.
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Our take
Is Urea a Good Ingredient?
It rates Great as a skin-identical humectant with strong clinical support for hydration and keratolytic smoothing, and it's generally low in irritation at typical use levels. It performs effectively across a range of concentrations for moisture and texture refinement.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Boosts lasting moisture and softens rough, flaky patches for smoother-looking skin, and helps improve suppleness and comfort, especially on dry areas.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Featured in facial moisturizers, body lotions, hand creams, and intensive foot treatments; higher strengths appear in rough-skin care products.
Before you use it
Safety
Generally well tolerated and suitable for most skin types. Higher concentrations can cause transient stinging or burning, especially on cracked or compromised skin. No common cosmetic regulatory restrictions when used as directed.
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