The 10% urea in this liquid soap serves two main roles relevant to skin that feels dry or tight after washing. First, urea is a natural moisturizing factor—it helps bind water within the outer layers of the skin, countering the dehydrated feeling that can follow cleansing. Second, at this concentration, urea has a mild keratolytic effect, meaning it helps soften and smooth rough, coarse skin areas by gently loosening dead skin cell buildup. This can leave the surface feeling more even and less likely to catch or feel rough.
Because this is a wash-off product, the urea and other supportive ingredients like glycerin (for extra hydration) and panthenol (to soothe and aid barrier recovery) work during the brief contact time of your shower. The goal is to cleanse while depositing some of these beneficial components, helping to minimize the tight, stripped sensation that harsher soaps can cause. The formula also includes lactic acid and gluconolactone to help maintain a skin-friendly pH, and flaxseed extract for its calming properties. For best results, use lukewarm water, avoid scrubbing harshly, and follow with a body lotion or cream to seal in moisture.