If you’re struggling with extremely dry, rough, and scaly skin, you may have heard about the benefits of Eucerin UreaRepair PLUS 30% Urea Cream. This intensive treatment cream is specially formulated to tackle localized problem areas such as hands, feet, knees, and elbows, which often experience high levels of pressure and friction, leading to a compromised skin barrier and moisture loss.
Eucerin UreaRepair PLUS 30% Urea Cream contains a unique combination of highly-concentrated 30% Urea, which acts as a powerful exfoliant, and Ceramide, which helps to repair the skin’s barrier. These key ingredients work together to provide immediate relief and long-lasting hydration for extremely dry skin.
The Role of Urea in Skin Hydration
Urea, also known as Carbamide, is a naturally occurring substance produced by the skin and is an essential part of the Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF). As a hygroscopic substance, Urea has the ability to bind moisture into the outermost layer of the skin, helping to prevent it from drying out and becoming scaly and rough.
In addition to its moisturizing properties, Urea is also keratolytic, meaning it helps the skin to shed dead skin cells, making it smooth again. It also has anti-itch and anti-microbial properties, which can soothe and calm irritated skin.
The Importance of Ceramides in Skin Barrier Repair
Ceramides are important lipids found in the hydrolipid film, which acts as a protective layer for the external layers of the skin. Produced naturally in healthy skin, Ceramides help to strengthen the skin barrier, preventing moisture loss due to evaporation and keeping out irritants that can cause inflammation and itching.
When skin’s Ceramide levels fall, the skin barrier becomes impaired, leading to water loss and dry, irritated skin. Eucerin UreaRepair PLUS 30% Urea Cream contains synthetic Ceramides that are biologically-identical to those found in healthy skin, enhancing the skin’s natural barrier and locking in moisture.
Clinical and Dermatological Test Results
Clinical and dermatological tests have shown that Eucerin UreaRepair PLUS 30% Urea Cream is highly effective in treating extremely dry skin. After just one week of regular use, skin is visibly smoother and more supple, with continuous improvement over time.
The product is suitable for use on areas of hyperkeratotic (thickened) skin and for people with Keratosis Pilaris and Psoriasis. It can also be used as an adjunctive treatment in combination with a dermatologist-prescribed regimen.
Proper Usage and Precautions
It’s important to note that Eucerin UreaRepair PLUS 30% Urea Cream is an intensive treatment and should only be applied to localized problem areas, rather than the whole body. The product should not be used on open wounds.
For best results, apply Eucerin UreaRepair PLUS 30% Urea Cream once or twice daily. The product has excellent tolerability and can be used for extended periods, such as throughout the summer on thick, scaly skin on heels, knees, and hands.