Hydrator / Humectant

Urea

Often labeled as: Carbamide
"The strange but incredible ingredient that hydrates AND exfoliates."
๐Ÿฅ Overall Safety: Safe
๐Ÿคฐ Pregnancy: Safe
๐Ÿ”ฅ Irritation Risk: 1 / 5
๐Ÿ•ณ๏ธ Pore-Clogging: 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A natural component of your skin's tissue. At low percentages, it hydrates. At high percentages, it dissolves dead skin build-up.

๐Ÿ’– Why Your Skin Loves It

Softens extremely rough skin, repairs the barrier, and binds moisture better than almost anything else.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Look for 5% for the face. Reserve 10% to 20% urea creams for rough elbows, knees, and keratosis pilaris on the body.

๐Ÿงช The Mixology Guide

Skincare is chemistry. Here is how Urea interacts with other active ingredients on your shelf.

โœ… Best Friends (Synergy)
No documented synergies yet.
โš ๏ธ Arch Enemies (Conflict)
Plays well with most ingredients.

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