Urea – valuable active
ingredient for dry
and irritated skin

Natural moisture retention factor

End product of the amino acid change in the urea cycle of plants and animals
In the horny layer of the epidermis in humans
Primarily involved in regulating the water balance in the horny layer
Accounts for around 7% of the natural moisture retention factors in healthy skin
In atopic patients, affected areas contain only one fifth of the normal amount of urea
In psoriasis patients, the content is reduced by up to 40% in the areas of the lesions

Characteristics and effectiveness of urea, also called carbamide

Remederm preparation with urea

Urea is used at a concentration of 3% to 5% in the following six Remederm preparations due to its high water retention properties:

Remederm Face Cream

Very dry skin

Anti-Ageing

Protects, cares and moisturises
Penetrates to deeper skin layers
Supplies the skin with valuable agents
Increases circulation and normalises callus formation
Biostimulators (amino acid complex) increase the skin's ability to retain moisture
Suitable during the day and night

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Remederm Face Cream UV 20

Very dry skin

Anti-Ageing

Protection factor 20
Richly nourishes and protects
Cares and moisturises
Penetrates to depper skin layers
Supplies the skin with valuable agents
Increases circulation and normalises callus formation
Biostimulators (amino acid complex) increase the skin's ability to retain moisture
UVA and UVB filters provide long-term protection against premature ageing of the skin and negative environmental factors

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Remederm Silver Cream Repair

For every skin type

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Remederm Shampoo

Dry skin

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Remederm Body Milk 5% Urea

Dry skin

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Remederm Fluid Body Cream

Very dry skin

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Remederm Body Cream

Very dry skin

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