Urea cream and salicylic acid are two powerful skincare ingredients that can be used together to achieve several benefits for the skin. Here are some of the benefits of using a urea cream with salicylic acid:
Exfoliation: Much like hyaluronic acid — another humectant and popular skincare ingredient that our bodies already produce in small amounts — all skin already contains urea. While cosmetic products contain synthesized urea, the affect is the same. Urea is a moisturizing and keratolytic agent, and when combined with the BHA (beta-hydroxy acid) and Salicylic acid, the two ingredients work together to exfoliate and hydrate the feet.
Softening and smoothing: Urea is a natural moisturizer that helps to hydrate the skin and reduce roughness and dryness. When combined with salicylic acid, the two ingredients work together to soften and smooth rough, dry heels and feet.
Improving skin texture: Regular use of a urea cream with salicylic acid can help to improve the overall texture of the skin, by dissolving the intercellular matrix, releasing dead and scaly skin cells -- resulting in smoother and more supple skin.