Urea

Urea in skin care cosmetics

What is urea?

Urea is a natural substance produced by our body, which has a moisturizing and protective function for the skin. In cosmetics it is used because of its strong moisturizing, softening and skin regeneration properties. It is a component of many moisturizers, especially for dry and sensitive skin.

The action and properties of urea in cosmetics:

• Intensively moisturizes – urea has the ability to bind water, so that the skin becomes well moisturized.
• Softens the skin – improves elasticity and smoothness, ideal for dry and rough skin care.
• Supports skin regeneration – stimulates repair processes, supporting the healing of small wounds or damage to the epidermis.
• Has keratolytic effect – supports the removal of dead skin cells, which allows for better absorption of other active ingredients.
• Increases skin permeability – so that other substances contained in cosmetics can better penetrate deep into the skin.

Benefits for the skin:

• Deep hydration – the skin becomes soft, smooth and elastic.
• Regeneration and healing – helps in the reconstruction of dry, damaged skin.
• Improves skin texture – makes it become softer and smoother.
• Exfoliates dead skin – helps remove keratinized skin cells, which improves its appearance.
• Ideal for dry, sensitive and flaky skin – urea improves the condition of the skin in such cases.

Application of urea in care cosmetics:

• Moisturising creams – for daily use on dry and dehydrated skin.
• Body lotions – intensive hydration and regeneration.
• Hand and foot creams – especially useful for dry, cracked skin.
• Foot care cosmetics – will help soften the keratinized epidermis.
• Face serum – deep hydration and improvement of the condition of the facial skin.

Use of urea in cosmetics for the care of problematic skin:

• Acne and psoriasis preparations – supports skin treatment and regeneration in case of skin diseases.
• Creams for sunburn – urea helps in the regeneration of irritated skin.