Natural moisture retention factor
- The end product of the amino acid change in the urea cycle of plants and animals
- In the horny layer of the epidermis in humans
- Primarily involved in regulating the water balance in the horny layer
- Accounts for around 7% of the natural moisture retention factors in healthy skin
- In atopic patients, affected areas contain only one-fifth of the normal amount of urea
- In psoriasis patients, the content is reduced by up to 40% in the areas of the lesions
remederm Dry Skin products with urea
Urea, also known as carbamide, is one of the valuable key active ingredients in remederm Dry Skin products. In combination with other nourishing, moisturising active ingredients, it is ideal for dry to very dry skin prone to neurodermatitis.
Percentage makes a difference
Did you know that depending on its percentage, urea has a different effect on the skin? 5% urea has a skin building effect as it thickens the epidermis. However, higher doses of 10% soothe itching and loosen skin flaking. Depending on your skin needs and the severity of your skin issues, either the remederm Body Milk with 5% or 10% Urea is your body milk of choice.