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Urea
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Helps soften rough, parched skin while supporting its ability to retain hydration more effectively.
STEP 8 OF 8 IN THE HYDRATION RITUAL
The Soak : Urea & Panthenol Comfort Cream
urea & panthenol comfort cream
A richly cushioning body cream that uses 5% urea and 2% panthenol to soften rough skin, draw in moisture, and leave it feeling comfortable for longer.
£47
- Vegan and cruelty-free
- Made fresh once you order
- Dispatched within 2 working days
- Free UK shipping over £75
Made fresh for you once you order · dispatched within 2 working days.
On the skin
What this bottle brings
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Softens rough elbows, shins and heels
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Leaves skin cushioned, smooth and non-greasy
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Helps moisture linger after bathing
Why this exists
Persistent dryness is not only about needing more moisture : it is often about skin that has lost some of its ability to hold onto what it receives. This cream is built to work on both sides of that problem. Urea at 5% is used for its humectant and softening properties, helping rough, parched skin feel smoother and more receptive to hydration. Panthenol at 2% supports suppleness and comfort, while hyaluronic acid and sodium PCA help bind water at the surface and within the moisture network. The result is a formula for skin that feels tight after washing, looks rough through the day, and needs a body moisturiser that does more than sit on top. Rich in feel, but designed to sink in, it is made to support dry skin consistently morning and night.
Inside the bottle
The key actives
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Panthenol
Panthenol
Supports suppleness and helps skin feel calmer, softer, and more comfortable with regular use.
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Hyaluronic Acid
Sodium Hyaluronate
Helps bind moisture at the surface so skin feels smoother and less dry after application.
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Sodium PCA
Sodium PCA
Reinforces the skin's natural moisture-regulating factor to support everyday hydration.
On the skin
Rich and cushioning on application, with enough substance to feel nourishing on very dry areas. It spreads easily, sinks in rather than sitting on top, and leaves a smooth, non-greasy finish.
Where this sits
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- Step 2The Mist Microbiome Face Mist
- Step 3The Drink Double Hydration Gel
- Step 4The Jelly Prebiotic Hydration Serum
- Step 5The Dew Marine Ferment Hydrating Serum
- Step 6The Plump Bouncing Serum
- Step 7The Veil Daily Hyaluronic Face Cream
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The application
How to layer this
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Apply after bathing
Use generously on clean body skin after a bath or shower, while the skin is still slightly damp. This helps the cream spread more evenly and lock in moisture.
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Work across dry areas
Massage in long, sweeping strokes over the arms, legs, elbows, shins, and heels. Add an extra layer wherever skin feels especially rough or tight.
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Use daily
Apply morning and night, or whenever skin feels dry and uncomfortable. It is suitable for hands and feet as well as the body.
What to expect
On the skin, over time
Day 1
Skin feels softer within minutes of the first application. Rough areas such as elbows, shins, and heels feel less dry to the touch.
Week 1
The tight, papery feeling after washing begins to ease. Skin holds onto moisture more evenly through the day with consistent use.
Week 4
Persistent rough patches feel smoother and more refined. The overall texture of dry skin looks and feels more comfortable and resilient.
The deeper detail
The formulation, the provenance, the standard
Formulation
The 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.
Hydroxyethyl 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.
Sodium 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.
Provenance
A 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.
Cruelty-free. Vegan. Gluten free.
From our community
Reviews and reflections
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Verified
really thick cream
Not light at all, so if you want a lotion this isn't it. But for really dry skin it just works. My shins and feet feel smoother after washing, absorbs cleanly without grease. Does what it says.
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too small for me
Too small for my hands, but the cream feels great and the bigger size would make it my favorite.
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Verified
perfect winter body cream
Rich but not greasy. My rough forearms feel way less sandpaper now. Smooth finish, easy under clothes.
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Verified
works on dry patches
Use on hands and elbows. Feels properly hydrated.
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brilliant on heels
Apply on damp skin after shower and it handles my heels way better than lighter lotions. Easy to spread everywhere.
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Verified
winter staple tbh
My skin goes papery after washing and this just sorts it. Has that real body cream feel but doesn't sit on top. By morning my legs aren't tight anymore, which is exactly what I needed. It's got that cushiony texture that actually sinks in. Bought it for persistent dryness and it's doing the job without feeling heavy or sticky.
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Verified
Long stretch comfort
Years of dealing with troublesome skin meant I was wary of yet another cream, but this has been a very find. The texture feels comfy and it takes in, helping my skin look less stressed and more settled. My sister even noticed the difference, which says a lot for me to be fair.
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Verified
elbows way softer
Bought for rough shins and elbows. Really works.
Every OVESSI order is prepared once you place it. Your order is filled, sealed and labelled for you, then dispatched within 2 working days. Nothing waits on a warehouse shelf.
- ✦Made fresh
- ○ 2-day dispatch
- →UK 3 to 7 / EU 5 to 10 / US 2 to 5 days
In case you wondered
Frequently asked
What makes this different from a standard body moisturiser?
This formula uses 5% urea plus 2% panthenol, which means it is designed to soften roughness and support moisture retention, not only add a layer of cream on top.
Can I use it every day?
Yes. It is made for daily use morning and night, especially for skin that feels persistently dry or tight after washing.
Is it suitable for very rough areas like elbows and heels?
Yes. The texture is rich enough to feel substantive on rough areas, and the formula is intended to be used generously on elbows, shins, heels, and hands.
Will it feel greasy?
No. The cream is rich without heaviness and is designed to sink in rather than sit on the surface, leaving a smooth finish.
When is the best time to apply it?
Apply after bathing or showering while the skin is still slightly damp. That helps it spread more easily and supports better moisture retention.
When will my order arrive?
We start preparing your order once it is placed and dispatch within 2 business days. From dispatch, delivery is UK 3 to 7 business days, EU 5 to 10 business days, US 2 to 5 business days.
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