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There’s urea in my body lotion?

Over the holidays a friend of mine asked me why I recommend creams containing urea for very dry and eczema-prone skin. I was reminded of a post I wrote on the subject for Beauty Bulletin a couple of years ago and thought it wise to repost it here; in case you have ever wondered exactly what urea is and why you may see this ingredient on the packaging of some of your favourite body creams and lotions.

What is urea and why is it in my body cream?

There’s urea in my body lotion?

Most people cringe when they see this ingredient on their body lotion/cream packaging. Not to worry ladies. The urea in your cream is a manufactured chemical. Its chemical name iscarbonyldiamide.

Urea is naturally present in healthy skin cells and it helps to maintain the skin’s moisture level. When your skin is dry, a cream containing urea can increase the water content of the skin whilst preventing water loss – thus your skin will become plumped up and supple. Urea also helps to get rid of dead skin cells. Because of this particular benefit, an urea cream can work like a charm on those very rough areas like your elbows and heels.

Both my daughter and I have eczema, and our dermatologist has recommended that we use body creams containing urea.

In my research for this post, I have found out exactly why it is recommended:

‘Urea has been medically proven in various clinical studies to have extraordinary anti-fungal and anti-microbial properties that promotes fast healing of dry cracked split skin, eczema, psoriasis, rashes, acne, burns and other types of problem skin.’ – www.skinremedies.com

Creams containing urea really does give my extremely dry skin some relief.

My favourite is Epi-max Plus (see my review on this brand HERE) which you can find it Clicks and big pharmacies. Also check out the Eucerin body range. Many of their products contain urea.

If you suffer from dry skin (or dry skin conditions) I suggest that you try an urea cream. It may just turn out to be the solution that you have been looking for.

I really hope that you have found this post informative and useful.

xoxo

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The new and improved Mama Mio Tummy Rub and a WIN!

And the winner is… Pascale King!

Congratulations! I’ll be in touch shortly.

Today I want to introduce you to the new and improved Mama Mio Tummy Rub Butter and Tummy Rub Oil. And stick around because you can win!

Mama Mio Tummy Rub Butter giveaway Pretty Please Charlie

The new and improved Mama Mio Tummy Rub

The Mama Mio Tummy Rub Butter is a beautifully fragranced blend of organic oils in an organic Shea Butter base.

Mama Mio Tummy Rub Oil giveaway Pretty Please Charlie

The Mama Mio Tummy Rub Oil is an ‘un-oily’ blend of organic oils that leaves a beautiful, protective sheen on the skin.

Protect your tummy (and boobs, hips and thighs) against stretch marks with Mama Mio’s super-elasticising Omega-packed formulations.

Research has proven that omegas help improve skin elasticity and the very integrity of skin cells thereby helping your skin stretch and recover.

Both the oil and the butter increases skin’s strength and elasticity to protect against stretch marks, nourishes growing skin and soothes itchy tummies.

Amazing ingredients will care for your tummy will the bump is growing and while it returns to its original gorgeous shape. Organic Sacha Inchi Oil, Argan Oil, Coconut Oil, Sweet Almond Oil and more are combined to create highly effective, no-nastie formulations that are safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Would you like to try one of these? Of course you do!

To enter, like Pretty Please Charlie on Facebook HERE (if you haven’t already) and leave a comment below and you’re in the draw. It would be great if you could show Mio Skincare SA some Facebook love too. I’ll announce the winner on 24 November ’15. The winner can choose either the Tummy Rub Butter or the Tummy Rub Oil. South African residents only.

Good luck!

xoxo