Description
Intensive Hydration Body Cream: Formulated for Rough, Dehydrated Skin
If your skin is perpetually rough, dry, and uncomfortable—especially on elbows, knees, shins, and hands—you may benefit from more than basic moisturizer. This body cream is formulated with concentrated ingredients traditionally used in formulations designed to support compromised skin's moisture-retaining capacity.
The Intensive Care Formula:
5% Urea is the featured active ingredient—it's both a keratolytic (helps with surface exfoliation of dead buildup) and a humectant (helps attract moisture). At this concentration, it's commonly found in formulations designed for rough, thickened skin while providing hydration support. Urea at clinical concentrations is frequently recommended by dermatologists for severely dry, flaky, or rough skin conditions because it's formulated to support normal skin barrier function.
Hyaluronic Acid is known for its ability to attract and hold significant amounts of water, creating moisture support and helping maintain hydration. It's designed to deliver hydration into skin layers, not just coat the surface.
Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) is formulated to support skin comfort, and is commonly found in products designed for barrier repair support. It's traditionally used in formulations for improving skin hydration appearance and is frequently found in products designed for those with dry, irritated skin.
Sodium PCA is a naturally occurring humectant found in healthy skin—it acts as a moisture-attracting ingredient designed to help draw hydration from the environment into skin throughout the day.
Together, these ingredients create a multi-approach system formulated to address severe dryness from multiple angles: support surface texture, provide moisture, support barrier function, and help maintain hydration.
What You May Experience:
With consistent use, users commonly report:
- Immediate comfort for rough, uncomfortable dry skin
- Noticeably softer, smoother texture within days
- Longer-lasting hydration that maintains better throughout the day
- Reduced flaking, roughness, and tight feeling
- Rich formula that absorbs well without excessive greasiness or stickiness
- Visible improvement in severely dry areas (elbows, knees, shins, hands)
Important: Individual results vary based on skin condition severity, underlying causes of dryness, climate, and consistency of use. Severely compromised skin may require professional evaluation.
How to Use:
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Apply generously to clean, slightly damp skin (post-shower application is ideal for sealing in moisture)
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Focus on perpetually dry areas: elbows, knees, shins, hands, feet, anywhere skin feels rough or tight
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Massage thoroughly until fully absorbed—despite richness, the cream is designed to absorb well
For Maximum Results:
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Apply to damp skin to help seal in extra moisture
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Use twice daily (morning and evening) for severely dry skin
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Once skin improves: maintain with once-daily application
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Optional layering: Apply over Silk Skin Body Serum for extreme dryness or winter months
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Pair with gentle cleansing: Use Gentle Hand & Body Wash that won't strip moisture during cleansing
Designed For:
- Severely dry, rough, or dehydrated skin
- Chronically rough areas (elbows, knees, shins, heels)
- Skin that doesn't respond adequately to regular body lotions
- Winter dryness or dry climate conditions
- Anyone needing clinical-concentration hydration in a cosmetic formula
- Dry skin types requiring intensive, lasting moisture support
Why This Formula is Different:
✓ 5% Urea – Clinical concentration commonly used for serious dryness, not just surface moisturizing
✓ Multi-Active Formula – Features ingredients for exfoliation support, hydration, barrier support, and comfort
✓ Dermatologically Tested – Evaluated for safety and effectiveness on dry, sensitive skin
✓ Non-Greasy Texture – Rich nourishment designed to absorb without excessive heaviness
✓ Intensive Hydration Focus – Formulated to address severe dryness beyond surface symptoms
Key Ingredients:
5% Urea, Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Sodium PCA
Build Your Intensive Hydration Routine:
Cleanse – Gentle Hand & Body Wash (gentle, hydration-focused cleansing)
Optional Layer – Silk Skin Body Serum on damp skin (for extreme dryness)
Seal & Support – Intensive Hydration Body Cream (intensive moisture support and comfort)
Hands – Silk Skin Hand Cream for additional hand care
Important Usage Notes:
- For external use only
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Avoid direct contact with eyes and mucous membranes—if contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water
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Discontinue if irritation develops—while formulated for dry skin, individual sensitivities can occur
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Patch test if sensitive: Apply small amount to inner arm, wait 24 hours to check for reaction
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May cause mild tingling upon first application (especially on very dry skin)—this typically subsides; if persistent burning occurs, discontinue use
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Not intended for use on broken or severely cracked skin (requires medical evaluation)
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Not intended for ingestion—keep out of reach of children
- Store in cool, dry place
Understanding Urea in Skincare:
What is Urea?
Urea is a naturally occurring compound found in healthy skin as part of the Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF)—the collection of substances that help skin retain water. In skincare formulations, urea is synthetically produced and used at various concentrations:
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Low concentrations (2-5%): Primarily humectant (moisture-attracting) properties
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Medium concentrations (5-10%): Both humectant and mild keratolytic (surface exfoliation support)
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High concentrations (10-40%): Stronger keratolytic effects for very rough, thickened skin
This formula features 5% Urea—a concentration commonly found in formulations designed for moderate-to-severe dryness.
How Urea Works in Formulations:
Urea is traditionally used in body care products to:
- Help attract and bind moisture (humectant properties)
- Support gentle surface exfoliation of dead skin buildup (keratolytic properties)
- Support skin barrier function
- Improve the penetration of other moisturizing ingredients
Why Dermatologists Recommend Urea:
Urea-based formulations are frequently recommended for:
- Severely dry, rough, or flaky skin
- Keratosis pilaris (rough bumps on arms/legs)
- Ichthyosis (genetic dry skin conditions)
- Eczema-prone skin (as supportive care, not treatment)
- Aging skin with dryness concerns
Setting Realistic Expectations:
What This Body Cream IS:
- A cosmetic body care product featuring 5% urea and complementary hydrating ingredients
- Formulated for those with severely dry, rough, or dehydrated skin
- Designed to provide intensive moisture support and skin comfort
What This Body Cream is NOT:
- A treatment for medical skin conditions (eczema, psoriasis, ichthyosis require medical care)
- A cure for chronic severe dryness (may need dermatologist evaluation for underlying causes)
- A replacement for prescription emollients (if your dermatologist prescribed medical-grade creams)
- Suitable for broken, bleeding, or severely cracked skin (requires medical attention)
Timeline for Noticing Improvement:
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Immediate: Skin should feel more comfortable and less tight after first application
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2-3 days: Users commonly notice softer, smoother texture with twice-daily use
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1-2 weeks: Consistent use may result in significantly improved skin comfort and reduced roughness
Individual results depend on starting skin condition, underlying causes of dryness, climate, and application consistency.
When Professional Consultation is Recommended:
Consult a dermatologist if you experience:
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Severely cracked or bleeding skin (requires medical-grade barrier creams and evaluation)
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Persistent extreme dryness that doesn't improve with intensive moisturizing
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Skin conditions (eczema, psoriasis, ichthyosis, keratosis pilaris) requiring medical treatment
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Sudden onset of severe dryness without clear cause
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Allergic reactions to urea or other ingredients (rash, severe irritation)
- Uncertainty about whether dryness is cosmetic or medical
Important Medical Conditions That May Require Professional Treatment:
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Atopic dermatitis (eczema): Chronic inflammatory condition requiring medical management
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Psoriasis: Autoimmune condition requiring medical treatment
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Ichthyosis: Genetic scaling disorder requiring specialized care
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Severe xerosis: Extreme dryness that may indicate underlying health issues
Remember: Cosmetic body creams support skin comfort and hydration appearance; medical conditions require professional diagnosis and treatment.
The Bottom Line:
Regular body lotions often provide temporary surface hydration—this cream is formulated with 5% Urea, a clinical-concentration ingredient traditionally used in dermatological formulations for severely dry, rough skin. Combined with Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, and Sodium PCA, this multi-active formula is designed to address compromised skin's ability to attract and retain moisture.
When applied consistently (twice daily for severe dryness, once daily for maintenance) to clean, slightly damp skin, this cream is formulated to provide intensive moisture support for rough, uncomfortable dry skin—particularly on chronically dry areas like elbows, knees, shins, and hands.
If you've tried regular "hydrating" lotions that don't maintain comfort or genuinely soften rough skin—this intensive formula features clinical-concentration actives designed for more serious dryness concerns.
Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition, including eczema, psoriasis, or other dermatological conditions. Individual results vary. For persistent severe dryness, medical skin conditions, or severely compromised skin, consult a board-certified dermatologist. Cosmetic body creams support skin comfort and appearance; medical conditions require professional evaluation and treatment.
