Urea
Urea, also
known as carbamide, is an organic
compound with the chemical formula CO(NH2)2.
It
is the primary nitrogenous end product of protein metabolism in mammals and is
found in urine, blood, and other bodily fluids.
Urea is widely used in
fertilizers, as a feed supplement, and as a raw material in the production of
plastics and pharmaceuticals.
It was first discovered in
1727 and synthesized in 1828, marking a significant milestone in organic
chemistry
Urea is one of the components of our
skin's natural moisturizing factor — a group of compounds that pull in water to
the outer skin layer.
It is in the same category as hyaluronic acid or amino
acids, acting like a sponge to hydrate and plump the skin.
Urea's benefits go
beyond moisture: "Urea is both a hydrator and
an exfoliator.
Urea soothes everything from flaky, dry
skin on your face to cracked heels, calluses and even those weird dry bumps you
find on your arms.
