Judging from the ingredient list, "Faaborg Pharma - Carbamid Creme 2%" works well for improving skin hydration The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Urea in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Paraffinum liquidum, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol and glyceryl stearate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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Moisturizing

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: urea.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: paraffinum liquidum, cetearyl alcohol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum, urea

paraffinum liquidum 6.1% - 9.2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

urea 3.8% - 5.7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations

cetearyl alcohol 2.6% - 3.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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urea 3.8% - 5.7%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Exfoliation

paraffinum liquidum 6.1% - 9.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

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peg-75 stearate 1.3% - 2%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

ceteth-20 1.1% - 1.7%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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cetearyl alcohol 2.6% - 3.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

paraffinum liquidum 6.1% - 9.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

urea 3.8% - 5.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Exfoliation

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Water, Paraffinum liquidum, Urea, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-75 stearate, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20

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Key ingredients	paraffinum liquidum urea	Common: paraffinum liquidum urea Other: butyrospermum parkii butter caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum urea Other: lactic acid petrolatum	Common: paraffinum liquidum urea Other: dimethicone caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum urea Other: lactic acid panthenol +7 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum urea Other: petrolatum glycerin +2 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum urea Other: glycolic acid lanolin +7 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum urea Other: petrolatum dimethicone +2 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum urea Other: niacinamide ceramide np +10 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum urea Other: dimethicone ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +8 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum urea Other: dimethicone ethylhexyl hydroxystearate +6 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	steareth-20 Has skin benefit? ceteth-20 Has skin benefit? +1 more	hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? +2 more	sodium lauryl sulfate Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit?	sodium cetearyl sulfate Has skin benefit? peg-40 castor oil Has skin benefit? +5 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +7 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? ci 15985 Has skin benefit? +6 more	parfum Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +5 more	myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +3 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	linalool Has skin benefit? isoeugenol Has skin benefit? +24 more	imidazolidinyl urea Has skin benefit? coumarin Has skin benefit? +13 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +7 more	water Has skin benefit? urea Has skin benefit? +12 more	water Has skin benefit? urea Has skin benefit? +11 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? urea Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? urea Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +34 more

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