{"title":"Urea","description":"\u003cp\u003eHumectant + gentle exfoliant. 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The texture is rich without heaviness : it sinks in rather than sitting on top, and the finish is smooth, not greasy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this exists\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRough and persistently dry skin is not simply short of moisture : it has lost the capacity to hold onto moisture it receives. Urea, at a 5% dose, is one of the most well-evidenced humectants in dermatological skin care. It does not merely attract water; it actively softens the corneocytes in the stratum corneum, improving the skin's own ability to retain hydration. Panthenol, at 2%, converts to pantothenic acid in the skin and supports the cellular repair processes that keep the surface smooth and resilient. Together, they address both the symptom and the architecture beneath it. This is the formula for skin that has tried every standard moisturiser and still wakes up tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormulation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base begins with sunflower seed oil, organically sourced, as the primary emollient : a lightweight yet nourishing carrier that delivers lipids without congesting the surface. Caprylic\/Capric Triglyceride and Dicaprylyl Carbonate contribute the cream's gliding, non-tacky texture, ensuring the formula spreads evenly over large body areas without effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydroxyethyl Urea provides the 5% urea activity. Unlike crystalline urea, the hydroxyethyl derivative is gentler in feel and more stable in formulation, while preserving the full keratolytic and humectant action. Panthenol sits at a 2% working level, supporting the skin's natural repair mechanisms and contributing a noticeable softening effect visible within the first week of consistent use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSodium PCA, an amino acid derivative that the skin produces naturally as part of its moisture-regulating factor, reinforces the hydration layer. Sodium Hyaluronate, positioned near the end of the INCI, works at the surface to smooth and bind atmospheric moisture. Bergamot, bitter orange, and ylang ylang provide a warm, clean citrus-floral scent. The texture is dense enough to feel substantive on rough elbows and shins, yet it distributes and absorbs with a single stroke, leaving skin comfortable and non-greasy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn skin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDay one : skin feels measurably softer within minutes of the first application; roughness on the elbows, shins, and heels is immediately reduced to the touch. Week one : the tight, papery sensation after bathing lessens considerably; the skin retains moisture more evenly across the day without reapplication. Week four : persistent rough patches become smoother and softer; the baseline texture of the skin improves noticeably in areas that were previously difficult to hydrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply generously to the body after bathing or showering, while the skin is still slightly damp. Work across the arms, legs, elbows, and heels in long, sweeping strokes until fully absorbed. Concentrate extra product on particularly dry or rough areas. Suitable for use on hands and feet; the formula is calibrated for daily application without build-up. Follow any active-rich facial ritual in the evening with this cream on the body for a complete nourishing sequence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small-batch boutique skincare house, made to order. Every bottle is formulated and filled within two working days of your order, then dispatched from the fulfilment centre closest to you : our European facility for United Kingdom and European Union customers, our United States facility for North American customers. Because every bottle is bottled to order, what arrives at your door is at the peak of its actives : nothing has been sitting against light, heat, or oxygen for months. Two-day production is the price of formulation freshness, and the boutique standard we hold ourselves to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCruelty-free. Vegan. Gluten free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe House Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will only ever list a formulation if it meets four conditions :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo claim we cannot evidence in the bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every benefit on this page is backed by an ingredient that does the work at a dose that does the work. If a peptide is on the page, it is in the formula at the level peptides start performing at, not a fragrance-trace included for the marketing department.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo active dosed below its working threshold.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the single most common dishonesty in skincare. We do not do it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull INCI, top to bottom, on every product page.\u003c\/strong\u003e In the order the regulator requires : highest concentration first. You can read the formula before you decide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne quality bar across two continents.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every formulation is held to the same European cosmetic standards, whether it leaves our EU facility for a customer in London or our US facility for a customer in Brooklyn. One bar. Two doors closer to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the standard. 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