Hand cream with urea – an overview of the best products from popular manufacturers with a description and prices

The content of the article

• The benefits and harms of urea in cosmetics
• How to use
• Best urea creams
• Active with urea
• PHYTO Fleur Enzyme
• Udderly Smooth Extra Care 20
• NutriExtra Mains Nutri-repair creme by Vichy
• Hand cream with urea at home
• Contraindications

Urea, or urea, is a chemical compound, odorless white or colorless crystals, almost half nitrogen. Such a substance is also found in the human body, accounting for 7% of the moisturizing factor – the secret that is secreted by the skin to protect it from the negative effects of the environment.

The benefits and harms of urea in cosmetics

An inexpensive and effective component is included in the composition of budget and luxury lines of cosmetics. Urea for the skin is useful in that:

• provides hydration, softening of the deep layers of the epidermis;
• slows down age-related changes;
• rejuvenates, because it stimulates the renewal and restoration of cells;
• creates a protective barrier;
• accelerates the healing of small wounds, scratches, etc .;
• soothes the skin, relieves itching;
• eliminates the feeling of tightness;
• has a slight anesthetic effect;
• promotes the production of elastin, increases skin tone;
• smoothes wrinkles, scars;
• softens dead and coarse particles of skin and nails (especially in combination with lactic acid);
• treats some dermatological diseases (psoriasis, eczema).

Penetrating deep into the layers of the epidermis, urea in the product not only provides quality care, but also increases the risk of such symptoms:

• inflammation, skin irritation;
• severe damage;
• acne.

How to use

Urea products are classified by the concentration of the substance in their composition.

A minimum of 2% is used to regularly moisturize the skin of the hands, this concentration is found in nourishing and softening creams. More than 10% is in the composition of medicines.

With individual intolerance, even 2% will cause an allergic reaction. To avoid unpleasant symptoms, a test test should be performed before use:

1. Apply a small amount to a sensitive area of ​​the skin: bend of the elbow, wrist, behind the ear.
2. Wait 15-30 minutes.
3. If redness, irritation does not appear and itching does not begin to be felt, the remedy can be used.

Follow these recommendations for the use of urea creams:

1. Do not apply on open wounds.
2. Do not lubricate inflamed areas.
3. Carefully study the composition of the goods: the optimal concentration of urea is 4%.
4. Use daily 1-2 times (depending on the degree of dryness of the skin).

Simultaneously with the cream, you can use:

• oils (essential and vegetable);
• nutrients with vitamins in the composition;
• external medicines.

Best urea creams

According to reviews, good creams are:

• Foretal. Cream with urea for hands and feet, eliminates dryness, peeling, cracks.
• Dulgon UREA. Panthenol protective ultra-moisturizer, made in Germany.
• Handwunder LAUFWUNDER. Another German product, contains a complex of ceramides.

Active with urea

The product is manufactured under the brand name “Natural Healer”. In the composition of:

• urea (7%);
• glycerol;
• Shea Butter;
• grape seed extract;
• panthenol.

The composition moisturizes even very dry skin, restores the normal level of hydration. Smoothness and elasticity returns. The price of the goods is 116 rubles (per tube of 100 ml):

PHYTO Fleur Enzyme

The softening nourishing phyto-cream has a unique composition. In addition to urea, it contains:

• ostrich fat;
• cacao butter;
• olive hood.

Fleur Enzyme for hands has an anti-inflammatory, regenerative effect, accelerates the healing of wounds, cracks. The cost of 140 p. (125 ml). Characteristics:

Udderly Smooth Extra Care 20

This tool has an ultra-moisturizing effect, since it contains 20% urea. In addition, Udderly Smooth includes:

• stearic acid;
• lanolin (oil).

The product was originally intended for dairy cows, now it is produced for humans. The high urea content has a therapeutic effect, provides deep hydration. The lasting effect is visible after about a month of application. You can buy for 247 p. (47 g tube).

L’ADELEIDE Urea 10

L’ADELEIDE cosmetic product can be used for hands and feet. It has a regenerating effect, softens and soothes irritated skin. The price for a tube of 50 ml is 120 rubles. The cream contains:

• carbamide (10%);
• hyaluronic acid;
• panthenol;
• Vitamin F
• Castor oil;
• Shea Butter;
• chamomile extract.

NutriExtra Mains Nutri-repair creme by Vichy

Elite cosmetics from the Vichy brand has an extra nutritional composition. Use NutriExtra Mains Nutri-repair creme is recommended for dry sensitive skin. Active components:

• urea;
• glycerol;
• shea butter.

The product intensely nourishes, softens. You can buy for 926 p. (400 ml jar).

Hand cream with urea at home

To prepare hand products with urea, you need such components:

• any fatty cream with a natural composition – 50 g;
• urea – 1-3 g;
• lecithin – 2-3 g.

Method of preparation and use:

1. The ingredients are mixed, slightly heated in a water bath..
2. If desired, add a couple of drops of lavender, rose or orange essential oil to the cream.
3. Coolant.
4. Apply daily before bedtime. Gloves can be worn on top to enhance the effect..

Contraindications

Urea creams have only temporary contraindications:

• inflammation
• wounds;
• rash of obscure etymology.