Why do I need to moisturize my skin?

Skin is one of our most important protective barriers. It defends the body from external influences such as pollution, sunlight and chemicals. These factors can also cause damage to the skin barrier and, when this happens, skin’s capacity to retain moisture is compromised. As a result, it becomes prone to dryness and irritation. It’s important that we care for our skin so that it, in turn, can carry on its vital work of protecting us.

Why do I need a special moisturizer for dry, rough skin?

A moisturizer specially formulated for dry, rough skin should be rich in the ingredients that skin needs to prevent moisture loss, bind in more water and strengthen its protective barrier. Left untreated, or treated with a product that doesn’t contain the appropriate ingredients, skin might dry out further and may crack. Eucerin UreaRepair PLUS 5% Urea Body Cream contains Urea and other NMFs (to bind water into the skin) and Ceramide (to repair the skin barrier and reduce moisture loss).). The formula gives immediate relief and delays the symptoms of very dry skin (such as roughness and scaliness) for up to 48 hours .

How can I tell if I have very dry skin or a skin condition or disease?

You can find information about dry skin as well as conditions such as Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis on this website. You can also take our skin test to find out more about your skin type and condition and how best to care for it. If you are still unsure, or concerned about your symptoms, we recommend you ask a pharmacist or dermatologist for advice.

Eucerin UreaRepair PLUS 5% Urea Body Cream

Name: Eucerin UreaRepair PLUS 5% Urea Body Cream
Brand: Eucerin

Body cream for dry, rough skin

Immediate + 48h dry skin relief

With Urea + Ceramide and NMFs

Urea + Ceramide and NMFs

Immediate + 48h dry skin relief

Sustainability & Environment

Free of Microplastics (according to UNEP definition)

Learn more about our sustainability program

With this cream you can quickly see an effect. Perfect result. My skin feels good and healthy, soft and care for.

Claudia, 2019

Product Info

Dry skin cream for body

When the skin on our bodies has a stable barrier function, it protects us from external irritants and is able to maintain its optimal level of hydration. But when that barrier is impaired, skin can lose moisture and look and feel dry as a result.

Eucerin UreaRepair PLUS 5% Urea Body Cream gives dry, rough body skin the daily care it needs. It contains a unique combination of ingredients – Urea, Ceramide and other Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMFs) – which bind moisture in and repair skin´s natural protective barrier to prevent further moisture loss. The formula has been clinically and dermatologically proven to deliver both immediate relief and intense, long-lasting moisturization, delaying dryness and roughness for up to 48 hours. Skin is intensely moisturized and looks and feels soft and smooth.

This soft and pleasant dry skin cream, which comes in a generous 450ml jar for full body application, is suitable for those with mature skin and/or skin conditions such as Xerosis, Psoriasis and Diabetes. It can also be used for adjunctive care.

Clinical and dermatological studies

Clinical and dermatological studies prove very good efficacy and tolerability, even on extremely dry and diseased skin.

Main findings

Clinical results indicated:

A significant improvement in moisturization both immediately and 48 hours after a single application.¹
A significant decrease in itchiness after two weeks of regular use.¹ - 95.9% of patients scored the body cream as "very good" and "good" in terms of tolerability.²

Clinical grading & Corneometer measurements – Data on file BDF
In vivo efficacy and tolerability study ¬– Data on file BDF

Properties

quick-absorbing
non-greasy
fragrance-free

How to use

Instructions

Massage into skin until cream is fully absorbed
Use as often as needed

Do's and Dont's

Use this product if …

You have dry, rough skin on your body.

Eucerin UreaRepair PLUS 5% Urea Body Cream delivers immediate + 48h dry skin relief.

You have Xerosis, Psoriasis or Diabetes.

Eucerin UreaRepair PLUS 5% Urea Body Cream is suitable for skin with these conditions.

You have mature skin.

Eucerin UreaRepair PLUS 5% Urea Body Cream is suitable for all adult skin.

Try a different product if …

You have dry, rough skin on your body and prefer a lotion.

Try Eucerin UreaRepair PLUS 5% Urea Lotion.

You’re looking for an all-over body moisturizer for very dry, rough skin.

We recommend Eucerin UreaRepair PLUS 10% Urea Lotion.

You are looking for a cream for dry skin on your face.

Try Eucerin UreaRepair Face Cream 5% Urea.

You’re looking for a hand cream for dry, rough skin.

Try Eucerin UreaRepair PLUS 5% Urea Hand Cream.

You’re looking for a foot cream for very dry, rough skin.

Eucerin UreaRepair PLUS 10% Urea Foot Cream smooths and softens dry skin on your feet.

You’re looking for an intensive treatment cream for patches of extremely dry, rough and/or scaly skin:

We recommend Eucerin UreaRepair PLUS 30% Urea Cream. It is clinically and dermatologically proven to make skin visibly smoother and more supple after one week of use with results improving continuously with regular use.

You’re looking for an all-over body moisturizer for sensitive skin.

Try Eucerin pH5 Skin-Protection Soft Body Cream.

Ingredients

Urea

Urea (also known as Carbamide) is produced naturally by the skin and is part of the essential Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF) which regulates skin’s moisture content. Urea is hygroscopic, which means it is able to bind moisture into the outermost layer of skin. It is also keratolytic, meaning helps the skin to get rid of dead skin cells dead skin cells, to make it smooth again, and has anti-itch and anti-microbial properties. As a result, it improves natural exfoliation and soothes and smoothes the skin’s surface. As a substance produced naturally by the skin, Urea is well-tolerated even by dry and sensitive skin. Because all of these effects and very good study data, Urea is the gold standard in treating of dry skin.*

^{* Reference: Augustin M et al., diagnosis and treatment of xerosis cutis – a position paper, JDDG 2019, DOI: 10.1111/ddg.13906}

Ceramide 3

Ceramides are important lipids in the hydrolipid film (which protects the external layers of skin). Produced naturally in healthy skin, they strengthen the skin barrier, helping to prevent moisture loss due to evaporation and keeping out irritants that can cause inflammation and itching. When skin’s Ceramide levels fall the skin barrier is impaired. Skin can start to lose water and become dry and irritated.

Eucerin uses synthetic Ceramides that are biologically-identical and that enhance skin’s natural barrier – locking in moisture and preventing dryness and irritation.

Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMF)

Healthy skin contains Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMF) which attract and bind in water to the outermost layers of skin, helping to prevent it from drying out and becoming scaly and rough. The NMF present in skin include substances such as amino acids, inorganic salts, Lactate and Urea. The UreaRepair PLUS range replicates the natural composition of NMF in healthy skin, giving dry skin the substances it needs for optimal hydration.

How it works

The Ceramide in the formula repairs the skin barrier and reduces moisture loss. The Urea and other NMFs bind in water, giving immediate relief to dryness and roughness and delivering intense, 48-hour moisturization.

Before

Deficiency of skin barrier lipids
Deficiency of moisture binding substances such as Urea and other NMFs

After

The Ceramide in the formula repairs the skin barrier and reduces moisture loss
Urea and other NMFs bind in water and relieve symptoms of dryness and roughness

All Ingredients

FAQ (3)

Why do I need to moisturize my skin?

Skin is one of our most important protective barriers. It defends the body from external influences such as pollution, sunlight and chemicals. These factors can also cause damage to the skin barrier and, when this happens, skin’s capacity to retain moisture is compromised. As a result, it becomes prone to dryness and irritation. It’s important that we care for our skin so that it, in turn, can carry on its vital work of protecting us.
Why do I need a special moisturizer for dry, rough skin?

A moisturizer specially formulated for dry, rough skin should be rich in the ingredients that skin needs to prevent moisture loss, bind in more water and strengthen its protective barrier. Left untreated, or treated with a product that doesn’t contain the appropriate ingredients, skin might dry out further and may crack.

Eucerin UreaRepair PLUS 5% Urea Body Cream contains Urea and other NMFs (to bind water into the skin) and Ceramide (to repair the skin barrier and reduce moisture loss).). The formula gives immediate relief and delays the symptoms of very dry skin (such as roughness and scaliness) for up to 48 hours.
How can I tell if I have very dry skin or a skin condition or disease?

You can find information about dry skin as well as conditions such as Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis on this website. You can also take our skin test to find out more about your skin type and condition and how best to care for it. If you are still unsure, or concerned about your symptoms, we recommend you ask a pharmacist or dermatologist for advice.

Complete the routine

Dry and very dry skin

Acute Lip Balm

UreaRepair PLUS

UreaRepair PLUS 10% Urea Lotion

Extremely dry, rough, thick and scaly patches of skin

UreaRepair PLUS 30% Urea Cream

For dry, rough body skin

Eucerin UreaRepair PLUS 5% Urea Lotion (soothing scent)

For extremely dry, flaky and itchy patches of skin

UreaRepair ORIGINAL Ointment 10% Urea

For very dry, rough feet and heels

UreaRepair PLUS 10% Urea Foot Cream

For dry, rough body skin

Eucerin UreaRepair PLUS 5% Urea Lotion (soothing scent)

For very dry, rough body skin

UreaRepair PLUS 10% Urea Lotion - 100 ml

Extremely dry, rough, thick and scaly patches of skin

UreaRepair PLUS 30% Urea Cream

For dry, rough body skin

Eucerin UreaRepair PLUS Urea Shower Foam (soothing scent)

For dry, rough body skin

UreaRepair PLUS 5% Urea Lotion

Dry and itchy

UreaRepair PLUS 10% Urea Foot Foam

Dry and very dry skin

UREA REPAIR Face Cream

Dry and very dry skin

UREA REPAIR Rich Face Cream

Body wash for very dry, rough body skin

UreaRepair ORIGINAL 5% Urea Washfluid

For dry, rough hands

UreaRepair PLUS 5% Urea Hand Cream

For very dry, rough body skin

UreaRepair PLUS 10% Urea Lotion

For very dry, rough body skin

UreaRepair PLUS 10% Urea Lotion

For dry, rough body skin

UreaRepair PLUS 5% Urea Lotion

Our brand values

Pioneers in skincare

We deliver a holistic dermo-cosmetic approach to protect your skin, keep it healthy and radiant.

Recommended by dermatologists

We work together with leading dermatologist and pharmacist partners around the world to create innovative and effective skincare products they can trust and recommend.

Committed to innovation

For over 100 years, we have dedicated ourselves to researching and innovating in the field of skin science. We believe in creating active ingredients and soothing formulas with high tolerability that work to help you live your life better each day.