Urea
INCI Name: Urea
Urea is a molecule produced by the body itself as part of the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), which is the foundation of a healthy barrier. Today, urea is one of the most common moisturizing ingredients used in skin care products.
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Intense antioxidant, anti-scorching, skin regenerating, protects cell membranes.
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It fills wrinkles and normalizes key proteins necessary for skin differentiation.
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An ingredient hydrolyzed from elastin, the protein responsible for skin elasticity, and absorbed into the skin.
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A group of ingredients that help retain moisture in the deeper layers of the skin.
