active

Urea

Evidence tier

MODERATE

Evidence score

HQ studies

Total studies

Goal scores

Anti Aging

7 studies

Sebum

7 studies

Brightening

7 studies

Hydration

7 studies

Sensitivity

7 studies

Acne

7 studies

Barrier

7 studies

Interactions

synergy · Lactic Acid

Both are natural moisturizing factor (NMF) components. Urea hydrates and mildly exfoliates, lactic acid provides additional AHA exfoliation and ceramide-boosting.

Citations

DOI:10.1159/000445955
The Effect of an Emollient Containing Urea, Ceramide NP, and Lactate on Skin Barrier Structure and Function in Older People with Dry Skin
DOI:10.1034/j.1600-0846.2001.70401.x
Instrumental and dermatologist evaluation of the effect of glycerine and urea on dry skin in atopic dermatitis
DOI:10.1159/000056331
Do Urea and Sodium Chloride together Increase the Efficacy of Moisturisers for Atopic Dermatitis Skin?
DOI:10.1111/srt.12184
<i>In vivo</i> evaluation of two forms of urea in the skin by Raman spectroscopy after application of urea‐containing cream
DOI:10.2340/0001555517778
Urea in the treatment of dry skin
DOI:10.1159/000211343
Distribution and Keratolytic Effect of Salicylic Acid and Urea in Human Skin
DOI:10.1159/000063545
Urea and Sodium Chloride in Moisturisers for Skin of the Elderly – A Comparative, Double-Blind, Randomised Study

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