Dehydration of the skin is a condition that occurs in any skin type that lacks moisture. Most of these can be helped by taking care of your skin with urea. This expression can be a little shocking. Nevertheless, urea is considered universal in the field of skin care for the skin of the hands, feet and face. If you suffer from dryness, flaking, roughness, itching of the skin, then you should definitely try products with urea.
Urea, or so-called "urea", is used by the cosmetic industry in liquid or solid form. And it is an important component of products for moisturizing the skin of the hands, feet and face. Urea helps to reduce transepidermal moisture loss. That restores balance, as a result, long-term hydration of the skin is provided for up to 12 hours.
Today urea is produced synthetically
Yes, Urea used to be obtained from horse urine. Today it is produced synthetically. Urea serves as a guarantee for the manifestation of the moisturizing and antipruritic effect of creams and ointments. Therefore, it is used, as a rule, for very dry AND chapped skin, as well as for eczema and psoriasis.
The effect of urea products
The effects of urea appear quickly, providing almost instant relief. However, it should be noted that urea products are aimed at long term use. If the treatment is stopped after a short time, the skin condition worsens again. This is due to the fact that tense (dry and dehydrated) skin takes some time to regain its previous balance.
Urea is almost irreplaceable in cosmetic products
It's not just the medical aspect that makes urea so attractive. It is also found in many beauty products for the body, hands, feet, and face.
- So, in a classic lotion or body milk, of course, a significantly lower proportion of urea can be found than in an ointment, which is prescribed by a dermatologist. For example, a patient with atopic dermatitis. But, there are chic creams and body lotions with natural formulations, organic oils, urea and vitamins.
- Urea is especially in demand in the field of foot care. Prescribed funds with its content for corns, dry calluses, rough skin, peeling, cracked heels. This cream is applied once a day, usually at night.
- Urea products are also good for treating hand and face skin problems. Possessing moisturizing and at the same time anti-inflammatory, catalytic properties, urea is especially in demand for skin problems. Therefore, women are advised to more often resort to the series of skin care products with urea.
How to make your own urea body lotion
- To do this, you need: 250 milliliters of body lotion without fragrance and 25 grams of urea purchased from the pharmacy.
- Next, you need to mix the components, let it brew overnight.
- Then shake vigorously. A quality urea product is ready!
