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Urea is also produced naturally by the skin and is part of the essential Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF) which regulates skin’s moisture content. Urea is hygroscopic, which means it is able to bind moisture into the outermost layer of skin, thus relieves itching and roughness, helping to fight dry skin symptoms. It is also keratolytic, meaning it improves natural exfoliation and soothes and smoothes the skin’s surface. As a substance produced naturally by the skin, Urea is well-tolerated even by dry and sensitive skin. Because all of these effects and very good study data, Urea is the gold standard in treating of dry skin.*
* Reference: Augustin M et al., diagnosis and treatment of xerosis cutis – a position paper, JDDG 2019, DOI: 10.1111/ddg.13906
What is the difference between Eucerin UreaRepair ORIGINAL 10% Urea Cream and other moisturising care for dry to very dry skin?
Eucerin UreaRepair ORIGINAL 10% Urea Cream is a rich ointment that absorbs quickly. It has been specially developed for local use on smaller areas of dry, brittle or scaly skin. This makes it ideal for all skin areas that require special care. Many of our other body lotions and creams are designed for the whole body or certain body parts such as face, hands and feet.
In which cases do I use the Eucerin UreaRepair ORIGINAL 10% Urea Cream or the Eucerin UreaRepair 5% Urea Original Cream?
The 10% Urea cream is a richer ointment and so is especially suitable for extremely dry skin.
Is Eucerin UreaRepair ORIGINAL ointment 10% suitable for children?
The product was not designed for children and therefore was not tested on children. If you are looking for a product suitable for children, we recommend Eucerin AtoControl Face Care Cream, AtoControl Acute Care Cream, AtoControl Body Care Lotion or AtoControl Bath and Shower Oil. These products are also suitable for babies from 3 months of age and especially suitable for the care of Atopic Eczema in babies.
I don't know if I have dry skin, extremely dry skin or a skin condition. How do I know the difference?
Our website contains information about dry skin due to atopic dermatitis on the face and body as well as Psoriasis. If you are worried or unsafe or the symptoms are worsening, you should consult your dermatologist or pharmacist, who can tell you your skin type or classify the symptoms.
What is urea?
Urea is one of the substances formed by the skin to regulate the moisture balance – a natural moisturising factor (NMF). For many years Urea has been synthetically manufactured for many years and used in moisturisers, where it binds water in the upper layer of the skin. It also promotes the scaling of dead skin cells and thus ensures a smoother skin surface. As a skin-own substance, urea is well tolerated, even with extremely dry skin.
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