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, ...

Urea is a skin-care ingredient that can be found in face creams, lotions, and serums. Urea has two main skin-care benefits: exfoliation and hydration. A dermatologist answers common questions about ...

I know many people, myself included, who start to get dry, scaly skin in the winter months. And for many, dry skin isn’t just a bit of a bother – it can be a big issue. The symptoms can get so bad ...

There’s a moment from junior high seared into my memory, when another kid asked me why I had “all those red bumps on my arms.” It was something that until then I had barely noticed; after his comment, ...

Urea skin care might not sound super sexy, but there’s a reason the inconspicuous ingredient is seeing a real resurgence. We’re no strangers to breaking down beauty trends or testing out that skin ...

Q. Our customers are asking about using urea to melt snow from the roof of their homes. Does the run-off hurt the lawn or shrubs? Greg White, Midland A. Greg is one of the owners of Ace Hardware in ...

The name may be funny, but urea's ability to fight skin issues like KP, seborrheic dermatitis, and calluses is no joke Moisturizers with urea can work wonders on rough-and-bumpy arms. By Angela ...