Cetaphil Pro Urea 10% Intensive Rebuilding Moisturizing Lotion for Extremely Dry Skin

• Fast-absorbing water-in-oil emulsion nourishes and smooths chapped skin.
• Deep-penetrating moisturizing complex made from the natural moisturizing factors urea and lactate
• fragrance-free, odorless
• clinically tested
• Also suitable for diabetes, age-related xerosis (medical term for dry skin) and psoriasis

The skin - a sensitive protective covering

An intact skin barrier provides protection against external influences . The stratum corneum, also known as the stratum corneum, has a particularly important function: it prevents irritating substances (such as dirt, pollen, or bacteria) from penetrating the skin and reduces moisture loss. The stratum corneum can be visualized as a brick wall held together by lipids (mortar) to retain moisture in the skin .

Problem: Moisture loss

The condition and moisture content of the skin are primarily determined by genetic factors. However, environmental influences can significantly alter the moisture content and attack the lipid layer (mortar). The protective stratum corneum (wall) becomes brittle, and the skin loses moisture. It becomes dry, cracked, and brittle.

What helps the skin

Those suffering from dry skin should care for it particularly consistently and regularly . Using specific skincare products can help restore the skin's protective barrier. Active ingredients, such as urea or glycerin, act as moisturizing factors, enabling the skin to retain water for an extended period. Valuable lipids strengthen the skin's natural protective function . These skincare products can be formulated as oil-in-water (O/W) or water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions*. The lipid content can also vary. Generally speaking, the higher the lipid content, the more intensively the lotion or cream nourishes the skin.

Oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions primarily balance the skin's moisture content and are easily spreadable. Water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions balance the skin's lipid and moisture requirements and form a rich protective layer that provides lasting protection against dehydration.

Individual care with urea

Dry skin often lacks natural moisturizing factors and barrier-strengthening lipids. Cetaphil pro Urea recognizes the needs of extremely dry and rough skin . Urea is a component of the skin's natural moisture retention system and is able to bind water for extended periods. Dryness is reduced in the long term , and the skin's natural barrier is stabilized by valuable lipids. What makes Cetaphil pro Urea special: Thanks to its rich formulation, it achieves a particularly deep and long-lasting effect. For a pleasantly relaxed and healthy skin feeling .

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