Eczema Care - Urea Therapy from Eucerin Dry Skin

Although experts in the field of skincare are still battling with what causes dry skin and eczema, it is understood a lack of Urea plays a vital part. Extensive research carried out by skincare experts at Beiersdorf has proved that very dry skin sufferers lack the normal levels of natural Urea needed to maintain healthy-looking, hydrated skin. Eucerin Dry Skin is a unique range of lotions and creams that contain Urea to help prevent, care for and treat dry skin and dry skin conditions, such as eczema by replacing and maintaining Urea levels in the skin. The range also contains complementary products to soothe and cleanse dry skin.

In the epidermis of healthy skin there is approximately 28 micrograms of Urea per 2.5 square centimetres, but in people with clinically dry skin the Urea concentration can be up to 50% lower. Besides the epidermal lipids and proteins, Urea is an essential natural moisturising factor of human skin. This leads to one of the most important effects of Urea concerning dry skin: the rehydration of the epidermis.

Dermatologist and skincare expert, Dr John English comments, "Dry skin and Eczema can be caused by a number of factors…Sufferers should treat the skin with a specialist skincare product, which will replace lost moisture and prevent the skin from drying out. Daily use of an emollient that contains a nature-identical moisturiser, such as Urea is the most effective way of replenishing, protecting and offering relief for dry skin. As Urea is found naturally in the surface layer of the skin (epidermis) it is vital for maintaining moisture. By applying a Urea based emollient sufferers 'mimic' nature increasing the skin's ability to retain moisture".

The Eucerin Dry Skin range contains different levels of Urea at 3%, 5% and 10%. The Extremely Dry Skin Treatment Cream and Lotion containing 10% Urea are available both on shelf and on prescription and are designed specifically for more serious skin complaints. All the products are free from perfume and all colourants and clinically proven to increase moisture levels in the skin, whilst minimising the risk of allergic reaction and irritation. For best results, scientists at Beiersdorf recommend using Eucerin Dry Skin daily in order to maintain healthy skin, changing the Urea levels when needed.

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Page created: 21 October 2007