UREA: Skin Benefits and the Best Urea Creams Recommended by Dermatologists

If you have a quick look at the ingredient lists on your skincare products, you’re likely to spot a familiar name – urea. Urea is one of the most common ingredients that exist in many of our beauty and skincare products. What is urea? How does it benefit our skin? Here’s everything you need to know about this amazing ingredient.

Skin benefits of urea

Urea is a multi-functional ingredient that benefits dry, irritated skin in many ways. It can be used on its own or in conjunction with other ingredients to benefit the skin by keeping it soft, improving your skin texture and giving it a youthful glow.

• A super moisturiser

As a component of the natural moisturising factor produced by the skin, urea is super-effective at combatting very dry skin and cracked, flaky or scaly skin. It absorbs moisture from the environment and draws it into the skin.

• Prevents moisture loss

Urea has an outstanding ability to hold onto water molecules, meaning that it can help lock in the moisture, keeping the skin plump and preventing moisture loss.

• Strengthens the skin’s barrier

Another way urea benefits the skin is by restoring the skin’s natural barrier function , which improves the skin’s ability to retain moisture and defend against external irritants.

• A natural exfoliator

Urea works in synergy with ingredients like lactic acid and AHAs to actively remove the build-up of excess dead skin cells. By removing dead tissue in some wounds, urea also assists in skin healing.

• Improves penetration

Studies show that urea also plays a crucial role in increasing the permeability of certain skincare ingredients, working as a vehicle for other performance ingredients by encouraging them to penetrate the skin easily.

The best urea creams

According to dermatologists, urea is a versatile ingredient safe for most skin types. It is incredibly helpful in improving dry skin conditions, and therefore, is widely used in all kinds of skincare products. Here are some of the best urea creams in Australia.

For Feet

Foot & Heel Balm Plus 50g | 25% Urea

Our feet are most prone to dryness and cracks with daily physical activities. Unattended cracks in heels can become infected and develop into painful wounds. DU’IT Foot & Heel Balm Plus is one of the best urea foot creams designed to repair damaged feet.

It contains a highly concentrated 25% urea that targets extra dryness. Working in conjunction with natural AHAs, this easily absorbed foot cream dissolves dead skin layers and allows hydration to penetrate. With dimethicone, this foot cream establishes a thin, non-greasy protective film on top of the skin, which helps to prevent moisture loss and guards the skin against external threats. In addition, with scientifically added antimicrobial tea tree and lemon myrtle extract, it reduces inflammation and supports skin healing.

It is worth mentioning that DU’IT Foot & Heel Balm Plus is diabetes-friendly and is approved by Diabetes Australia. Because of poor blood circulation, people with diabetes tend to have extremely dry heels and cracks prone to infections. Foot & Heel Balm Plus is free from nasty ingredients, suitable for all skin types, and safe for people with diabetes, eczema or sensitive skin.

“I was excited to try this foot balm because I suffer from extremely dry skin on the bottom of my feet & heels. Winter has really taken it’s toll on my feet and I’ve had no time to get pedicures. I’ve been using this every night and love how the product makes my feet feel! The formula is thick, hydrating and feels soothing. I noticed a difference after the first night using it but you really see the maximum results after about a week. Absorbs easily into the feet and doesn’t leave that sticky, greasy sensation a lot of similar products do. I will definitely repurchase this product because it’s effective, economical and made a huge difference to the look and feel of my feet. I’m so happy that I got to try it out because I wouldn’t have thought to pick it up otherwise. I highly recommend giving this product a try. ” – Nys Silver,  NSW

Tough Hands 150g | Intensive Hand Cream

For Hands

Symptoms of dry hands arise from a range of factors. Most people find their hands and palms tight and flaky after being washed with soap and water. DU’IT Tough Hands is the best hand cream in Australia. It has been clinically-proven to improve dry hand conditions in 1 day.

Tough Hands is a triple-action intensive hand cream that targets dry, rough and cracked hands. Featuring natural AHAs, it effectively softens thick calluses on your knuckles and palms. Tough Hands is an ultra-nourishing hand cream enriched with urea and several other moisturising ingredients including glycerine, sodium PCA, natural vitamin E, anti-inflammatory tea tree and lemon myrtle extract and it provides fast relief to dry hands. Natural vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that helps soothe irritation and seal cracks. Anti-inflammatory tea tree and lemon myrtle extract effectively promote the healing of cracked skin. In addition, Tough Hands hand cream provides long-lasting protection against harmful chemicals and frequent hand washing, keeping you free from chapped and cracked skin.

“This is a great moisturising hand cream. The tips of my fingers were constantly dry and the skin splitting, causing constant pain and making so many tasks difficult. Then I tried “DU’IT” for a couple of days and the relief and how quickly my skin healed was just amazing. I highly recommend as it’s 100% Aussie made too.” – Charles, QLD

Skin dryness can appear anywhere, often found on feet and hands. Dry skin is usually not harfmul, but without proper skincare, it can develop into uncomfortable itchiness and pain over time. Take care of your dry skin with these urea creams. We recommend applying Foot & Heel Balm Plus and Tough Hands intensive hand cream 2-3 times a day to keep your skin hydrated and healthy.