Eucerin Dry Skin Intensive 10% W/W Urea Treatment Lotion 250ml

Different types and degrees of severity can be distinguished as the skin condition is influenced by external (exogenous) as well as internal (endogenous) factors. Most important in the cleansing and care of dry skin is a sufficient rehydration and regenera-tion of the disturbed lipid barrier. Due to a disturbed cornification process, the concentration of the natural moisturising factor urea is markedly reduced. A reduced moisture retaining capacity follows and the skin loses increased amounts of water (transepidermal water loss, TEWL), is drying out and developing the corresponding symptoms. At the same time, dry skin contains fewer natural lipids. Besides ceramides, these skin lipids consist mainly of triglycerides, cholesterol and free fatty acids. As barrier lipids in the stratum corneum, they largely determine the water binding capacity of the skin. In healthy skin, there is an intact balance between lipids and moisture, but in dry skin this sensitive balance is disturbed. The consequences are an impaired barrier function, increased loss of moisture from the skin and a greatly reduced water binding capacity. For this reason, dry skin is especially prone to allergic reactions, for example to fragrances. For the care of dry skin, preparations with approximately 3 to 5 percent urea are suitable. Daily skin care with a combination of skin-related lipids such as triglycerides, cholesterol and free fatty acids stabilises the barrier function of the skin and brings about a significant increase in skin moisture.