Why urea is the ‘unsexy’ hero of skincare

It moisturizes and exfoliates, and it’s not pee: ‘It does a lot of beneficial things for the skin’
Like every industry, skincare has a few big-name players. A-listers like retinol and hyaluronic acid monopolize attention and media coverage. But what about the unsung heroes – like reliable, hardworking urea?
“It’s a really underrated ingredient,” says Dr Mark Strom, a dermatologist in New York City.
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