What skin types is Urea good for?

Urea is best suited for Dry, Normal, Combination skin types.

What can you mix with Urea?

Urea works well with Lactic Acid, Ceramides, Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin. These combinations are generally safe and can enhance results.

Is Urea safe to use every day?

Urea can generally be used in the evening. Recommended concentration: 5–10% for hydration; 20–40% for keratolytic (body) use.

Urea

Urea

Also known as: Carbamide · Carbonyl Diamide

HumectantExfoliatingBarrier repair

“A natural skin moisturiser that also gently dissolves dead skin at higher concentrations.”

Skin types

Dry, Normal

Pore-clogging

Non-comedogenic

Use when

Evening

Concentration

5–10%

What it does

Urea is a naturally occurring compound found in the skin's Natural Moisturising Factor (NMF). At low concentrations (5–10%), it acts as a potent humectant, drawing water into the skin and softening the stratum corneum. At higher concentrations (20–40%), it has keratolytic properties, gently dissolving the bonds between dead skin cells.

Benefits

Deeply hydrates and softens rough, dry skin
At higher concentrations, gently exfoliates without physical scrubbing
Restores the skin's natural moisturising factor
Particularly effective for keratosis pilaris, eczema, and very dry skin
Enhances penetration of other topical ingredients

How to layer

🌙 Evening routine

Cleanser

Toner

Serum

Moisturiser

Face Oil

After cleansing, on damp skin, before serums

Good for

Dry skinNormal skinCombination skin

Works well with

Lactic Acid ›Ceramides ›Hyaluronic Acid ›Glycerin ›

Heads up

⚠Can sting on broken or irritated skin
⚠High concentrations (>20%) are not suitable for daily facial use

How to use

Apply 5–10% urea moisturisers once or twice daily on dry areas. Higher-concentration formulations (20%+) are for body use or specific dermatological applications.

Typical concentration: 5–10% for hydration; 20–40% for keratolytic (body) use