Light, deeply soothing skin care for dry to very dry skinEucerin Dry Skin Replenishing Face Creme 5% UREA is a light and gentle everyday moisturiser for dry to very dry skin. Enriched with Urea and Lactate, two naturally occurring compounds that bind in moisture, it instantly hydrates dry facial skin, reducing the feeling of tightness to give it a smooth and supple feel. Rough skin is usually caused by a lack of moisture, Eucerin Dry Skin Replenishing Face Cream 5% UREA reduces this roughness by maintaining skin hydration. It is ideal for use under make-up or after shaving.Eucerin Dry Skin Replenishing Face Cream 5% UREA was tested by 24 people with healthy skin. Moisturisation and skin roughness were the core areas for assessment. Significantly increased skin moisturisation within 1 week. Significantly reduced skin roughness within 1 week. No adverse effects were notice.Key IngredientsUreaUrea is also produced naturally by the skin and is part of the essential Natural Moisturising Factor (NMF) which regulates skin's mositure content. Urea is hygroscopic, which means it is able to bind moisture into the outermost layer of skin, thus relieves itching and roughness, helping to fight dry skin symptoms. It is also keratolytic, meaning it improves natural exfoliation and soothes and smoothes the skin's surface. As a substance produced naturally by the skin, Urea is well-tolerated even by dry and sensitive skin. Because all of these effects and very good study data, Urea is the gold standard in treating of dry skin.Ceramide3Ceramides are important lipids in the hydrolipid film (which protects the external layers of skin). produced naturally in healthy skin, they strengthen the skin barrier, helping to prevent moisture loss due to evaporation and keeping out irritants that can cause inflammation and itching. When skin's Ceramide levels fall the skin barrier is impaired. Skin can start to lose water and become dry and irritated. Eucerin uses synthetic Ceramides that are biologically-identical and that enhance skin's natural barrier - locking in moisture and preventing dryness and irritation.Natural Moisturising Factors (NMF)Healthy skin contains Natural Moisturising Factors (NMFs) which attact and bind in water to the outermost layers of skin, helping to prevent it from drying out and becoming scaly and rough. The NMFs present in skin include substances such as amino acids, inorganic salts, Lactate and Urea. The UreaRepair Plus range replicates the natural composition of NMFs in healthy skin, giving dry skin the substances it needs for optimal hydration.Why do I need a special moisturiser for my face?Your face is generally exposed to the elements much more often than your body and therefore needs frequent moisturisation to prevent the effects of dry skin, such as itching, redness, scaling and irritation. Eucerin Dry Skin Replenishing Face Cream 5% UREA contains key ingredients that lock in moisture to maintain long-lasting hydration.Why should I use Eucerin Dry Skin Replenishing Face Cream 5% UREA instead of just using a body product, such as Eucerin Replenishing Cream 5% Urea, on my face?Facial skin is different to body skin, and Eucerin Dry Skin Replenishing Face Cream 5% UREA is specifically formulated for facial skin - it has a superior texture making it more easily absorbed and tolerated by facial skin. Read more about skin in different body areas.Is Eucerin Dry Skin Replenishing Face Cream 5% UREA safe for children?This product is suitable for use on children aged 3 years or more or from 1 year with medical supervision. If you want a product that is suitable for babies, try Eucerin AtoControl Body Care Lotion or Face Care Cream. Both of these products are suitable for babies.IngredientsAqua, Glycerin, Urea, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Lactate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Ceramide NP, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol, Cholesterol, Alanine, Carnitine, Glycine, Sodium PCA, Arginine HCL, Phytosphingosine, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Oleic Acid, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium ChlorideDirectionsStart by cleansing your face, then pat dry. Gently massage the cream into your face and neck.. Do's and Dont's. Use this product if you:. Have dry to very dry skin that often feels tight: Eucerin Dry Skin Replenishing Face Cream 5% UREA is designed for this kind of dry facial skin.. Have Psoriasis: Eucerin Dry Skin Replenishing Face Cream 5% UREA is suitable for the dry skin associated with Psoriasis.. Are looking for a light face cream: This gentle, non-greasy moisturiser absorbs easily while still giving dry to very dry facial skin the nourishing care it needs.. Try a different product if you:. Are looking for an intensive overnight moisturiser: Use Eucerin Dry Skin Replenishing Face Cream 5% UREA in the mornings and Eucerin Dry Skin Replenishing Face Night Cream 5% UREA in the evenings.. Have an extremely dry face that is extremely tight, rough, itchy or red in places: Try Eucerin AtoControl Face Care Cream instead.. Store in a cool, dry place