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Urea
우레아
HumectantCarbamideHydroxyethyl Urea
A natural moisturizing factor (NMF) found in healthy skin. At low concentrations, urea hydrates; at higher levels, it gently exfoliates — making it essential for treating dry, cracked skin, especially on feet.
✅ Key Benefits
- ●Powerful humectant for deep moisture
- ●Gently exfoliates at higher concentrations
- ●Softens rough, cracked skin
- ●Enhances penetration of other actives
- ●Part of skin's natural moisturizing factor
🔬 The Science
Below 10%, urea acts as a humectant; between 10-30%, it also provides keratolytic (exfoliating) effects. At 40%+, it's used therapeutically for calluses and fungal nail conditions.
Best for: Dry, very dry, rough, and cracked skin
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