| Cocoa Butter | Urea | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Support / formulation | Key active |
| What it is | Emollient/occlusive moisturizer | Humectant / keratolytic |
| Flags | Comedogenic 4/5 | Fungal-acne safe |
Cocoa butter is a fat extracted from cocoa beans used in skincare to soften skin and form an occlusive barrier that reduces transepidermal water loss. It is commonly used in lotions, balms, and lip products as a base/emollient ingredient.
Urea is a naturally occurring component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor that hydrates by attracting and retaining water; at higher concentrations it also softens and exfoliates thickened or scaly skin. It is widely used to treat dry skin conditions such as xerosis, ichthyosis, and hyperkeratosis.
General educational information for Indian skin, compiled from published dermatology literature and structured ingredient data. Not medical advice or a diagnosis.