Water and softness

Urea

Urea, one of the skin's own natural moisturizing factors, or hydroxyethyl urea, the related moisture-binding ingredient.

  • Draws in moisture
  • Conditions skin
What it does
Used in body lotions, barrier creams, toners, essences and pads to draw water into dry, rough-feeling skin and keep it soft.
How often
Daily in everyday hydrating formulas where directed. Masks, exfoliating pads, peeling gels, retinoid creams and some body lotions keep their own schedules.

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