Urea isn’t the sexiest skin care ingredient out there, but it’s definitely useful — it’s been a mainstay in body lotions and foot creams for years. If you have rough patches, stubborn dryness or ...

Synthetic urea is a common ingredient in skin care products. Manufacturers may include synthetic urea in skin care products to help exfoliate and moisturize the skin. The body naturally makes urea, ...

Urea skin care might not sound super sexy, but there’s a reason the inconspicuous ingredient is seeing a real resurgence. We’re no strangers to breaking down beauty trends or testing out that skin ...

Urea is a skin-care ingredient that can be found in face creams, lotions, and serums. Urea has two main skin-care benefits: exfoliation and hydration. Ahead, a dermatologist answers common questions ...

This story first appeared on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, in The Strategist Beauty Brief, a weekly newsletter in which our beauty writers share their must-tries, can-skips, and can’t-live-withouts.