Urea is the foot care expert

Urea is the foot care expert

The skin on the feet is definitely different from the skin on the rest of the body. It is characterized by a thickened stratum corneum on the soles, the absence of hair follicles, sebaceous glands and the presence of a significant number of sweat glands. Due to this structure, the skin of the feet is constantly exposed to microtrauma and discomfort in the form of excessive sweating or fair dryness. To prevent unpleasant moments, it is important to walk in properly selected shoes that fit the size of the foot, as well as apply cosmetics and procedures that properly care for the skin of the feet. It is important that the selected products contain a properly selected list of active ingredients.

One of the most powerful ingredients in foot care products is urea. This unique component includes the Podo Line foot care line.

Urea is the common name for carbonic acid diamide. This compound occurs naturally in the human body as a by-product that is excreted in urine and sweat. At the same time, urea is an important component of the natural skin moisturizing factor, providing a transparent crystalline powder, odorless and highly soluble in water and alcohol.
Urea is a non-toxic ingredient that is well tolerated even by people prone to allergies and irritation. The beneficial effect of urea has been confirmed by numerous studies, it is widely used in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries as an ingredient in creams, lotions and emulsions.

The product strongly moisturizes, softens, has disinfectant and antipruritic properties, and also supports the action of other active ingredients. At a concentration of up to 3%, urea accelerates the division of skin cells, stimulating its restoration, at a concentration of up to 30% it moisturizes well, and at a higher concentration, above 30%, it exhibits strong exfoliating properties. It is able to thicken the hydrolipidic layer of the skin and reduce transepidermal water loss. That's why it's a very popular ingredient in both home care products and specialized formulations to support the treatment of foot defects.

In the Podo line, there are two products with the highest percentage of moisturizing urea Urea Foot Cream (recommended for the care of very dry skin on the feet and hands, knees and elbows) and 30% Urea Foot Mask - a cream mask for corns on the legs. The creamy texture of the mask allows you to massage the feet and use it during paraffin therapy, while softening and moisturizing the skin. The use of Urea Foot Cream and Urea Foot Mask guarantees a long lasting effect in the form of healthy, smooth and soft feet.