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This light face cream for dry to very dry skin instantly moisturises and soothes tightness to give the skin a smooth and supple feel.
NART: 63326-09900-11Urea Repair Face Cream 5% Urea
Eucerin Smoothing Face Creme 5% Urea is a light and gentle everyday moisturiser for dry to very dry and tight 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, supple feel. Rough skin is also usually caused by a lack of moisture, and Eucerin Smoothing Face Creme 5% Urea reduces roughness by maintaining skin hydration. It is ideal for use under make-up or after shaving.
Clinical Formula
Urea
Urea is a naturally occurring component of the skin’s Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMF). It plays a vital role in maintaining skin hydration and barrier function.
Key benefits are:
- Intensive Moisture Retention: As a hygroscopic molecule, Urea attracts and binds water in the outermost skin layers, effectively relieving dryness, itching, and roughness.
- Enhanced Skin Exfoliation & Smoothing: With its keratolytic properties, Urea supports natural exfoliation of dead skin cells, helping to soften and smooth the skin’s surface.
- High Tolerability for Sensitive Skin: As an endogenous substance, Urea is well-tolerated by the skin, making it suitable for dry and sensitive skin types.
Because of these clinically proven effects, Urea is regarded as the gold standard in the treatment of dry skin.*
Reference: *Augustin M et al., JDDG 2019, DOI: 10.1111/ddg.13906
Lactic Acid
Lactic Acid is a skin-endogenous component of the Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF) and a member of the Alpha-Hydroxy Acid (AHA) family. It acts in the stratum corneum with a two-fold effect:
- Moisturization: Lactic Acid reduces skin scaling and balances the skin’s pH value to fight dry skin symptoms.
- Comedolytic Action: By promoting gentle exfoliation, Lactic Acid prevents the formation of comedones and helps keep pores clear, contributing to a smoother skin texture.
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FAQ
Why do I need a special moisturiser for my face?
Your face is generally exposed to the causes of dry skin, like sunshine, wind and detergents, much more frequently than the rest of your body, and therefore needs frequent moisturisation to prevent dry skin symptoms, such as itching, redness, scaling and irritation. Eucerin Smoothing Face Creme 5% Urea contains key ingredients that lock in moisture to maintain long-lasting hydration. Learn more about dry facial skin.
Why should I use Eucerin Smoothing Face Creme 5% Urea instead of just using a body product, such as Eucerin Smoothing Cream 5% Urea, on my face?
Facial skin is different to body skin, and Smoothing Face Creme 5% Urea is specifically formulated for facial skin - it has a superior texture to Eucerin Smoothing Cream 5% Urea, making it more easily absorbed and better tolerated (when used on the face). Read more about skin in different body parts.
What is the difference between Eucerin Smoothing Face Creme 5% Urea and Eucerin Smoothing Night Creme 5% Urea?
The intensive night creme provides instant moisture and reduces skin tightness overnight.
Is Eucerin Smoothing Face Cream 5% Urea safe for children?
This product was not designed for children, and therefore has not been tested by children. If you want a product that is suitable for children, try Eucerin AtopiControl Body Care Lotion or Face Care Cream. Both of these products are suitable for babies.
I am not sure if I have dry skin, extremely dry skin, or a skin condition. How can I tell the difference
You can find information about dry skin, as well as skin conditions such as Atopic Dermatitis on face and body and diabetes, throughout our website. But if you are worried or unsure about your symptoms, or they are becoming worse, we recommend you see your dermatologist or pharmacist for a face-to-face diagnosis.
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