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Let our Moisturiser Cream hydrate and protect your skin
B•O•N’s Intensive Moisturiser with 10% Urea provides intensive hydration and improved barrier function for your skin, especially during the harsh, dry seasons. It soothes dry and itchy skin leaving it feeling soft and nourished. It contains Beeswax and is packed with natural oils to rejuvenate your skin. Urea is added to lock the moisture into your skin. According to healthline.com (*see reference) urea has many benefits for dry skin conditions:
How does urea work for skin care?
The outer layer of your skin is called your epidermis, and it can be divided into five sublayers.
The outermost sublayer, the stratum corneum, keeps unwanted molecules from entering your body and prevents water loss through your skin.
The water-retaining property of the stratum corneum largely comes from a group of substances known as natural moistening factors (NMFs). Among these NMFs are:
- urea
- various amino acids
- lactic acid
- pyrrolidone carboxylic acid.
Urea is used in a variety of skin care products to target general skin dryness or medical conditions associated with dry or itchy skin. Urea can also help exfoliate dead skin buildup and may help target fungal infections.
Moisturises your skin
According to a 2017 research reviewTrusted Source, a number of studies have found that dry skin can be successfully treated with creams or lotions containing urea.
Urea is a humectant. This means it keeps your skin moist by drawing water from the deeper layers of your skin and the air.
Exfoliates
Urea is known as a keratolytic agent. This means it breaks down the protein keratin in the outer layer of your skin. This action can help reduce dead skin buildup and get rid of flaking or scaling skin.
(*healthline.com – Urea in Lotion and Cream: Benefits, Side Effects, How to Use It)
How to use
Apply twice daily to dry skin.
Precautions
- For external use only.
- Urea can sometimes cause stinging or sensitivity so it is always best to patch test an area, especially on young and sensitive skin.
- Avoid contact with eyes & sensitive areas.
- Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
- Store in a cool place away from direct sunlight.
Hayley –
For years I have suffered from chilblains in Winter. I have tried all sorts of things, so this year I lathered my hands with B.O.N’s Winter Cream and only had about 4 small chilblains. They were much less severe than normal, they didn’t get itchy and the skin didn’t crack. I’m so grateful for this remarkable product. Love the fresh eucalyptus smell and the thick lather. Thank you B.O.N, it’s a life changer!!
Janine (verified owner) –
I have very dry skin and my hands take strain in winter from making sourdough and working with flour etc. but this is the most amazing cream for EVERYWHERE! And I’ve tried my fair share of different creams! I absolutely adore it! And will not be without it ever again. Thank you B.O.N!