Urea isn’t the sexiest skin care ingredient out there — it’s been a mainstay in body lotions and foot creams for years — but recently, it’s blown up on social media. If you have rough ...

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Urea is a compound often added to skincare products. It has hydrating and exfoliating effects that can help treat dry, flaky, or itchy skin. Products with ...