Commonly advised as a healing/humectant ingredient to soothe and hydrate dry skin.
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.
See the full list of ingredients Indian dermatologists commonly recommend for dry skin, what to avoid, and the sources.
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General educational information for Indian skin, compiled from published dermatology literature and structured ingredient data. Not medical advice or a diagnosis.