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26% less plastic (compared to the 400ml bottle)
98% recycled bottle (excluding closure and label)

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The UreaRepair 5% Urea Gentle Shower Gel cleanses and exfoliates dry, rough skin very gently while preserving the skin's natural barrier and protecting the skin from drying out. The skin is perceivably smoother and feels replenished.
NART: 99290-09900-00

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Some soaps and cleansers contain harsh ingredients that wash away the epidermal lipids and moisturising factors that form skin’s natural protective barrier. They can irritate skin and cause it to dry out even further. Eucerin UreaRepair 5% Gentle Shower Gel is a soap and perfume-free face and body cleanser that has been specially formulated for daily use on very dry, rough and irritable skin. With a unique combination of moisturising ingredients – Urea and other Natural Moisturisers – it gently cleanses and exfoliates rough skin without disrupting the skin barrier. The skin is perceivably smoother and feels replenished. It is clinically and dermatologically proven to clean gently while protecting the skin from further drying out - even with daily washing. Fragrance free.

Main findings

Product-in-use test, Germany, June/July 2023. Three blind test groups, 120 interviews, very dry/dry skin, tested at home over two weeks.
95%
does not dry out the skin
92%
softens rough skin
95%
reduces feeling of tension
94%
soothes the skin
91%
skin feels moisturised
90%
reduces itching on dry skin

Clinical Formula

Urea

Urea is also produced naturally by the skin and is part of the essential Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF) which regulates skin’s moisture content. Urea is hygroscopic, which means it is able to bind moisture into the outermost layer of skin, thus relieves itching and roughness, helping  to  fight  dry  skin symptoms. It is also keratolytic, meaning it improves natural exfoliation and soothes and smoothes the skin’s surface. As a substance produced naturally by the skin, Urea is well-tolerated even by dry and sensitive skin. Because all of these effects and very good study data, Urea is the gold standard in treating of dry skin.*

* Reference: Augustin M et al., diagnosis and treatment of xerosis cutis – a position paper, JDDG 2019, DOI: 10.1111/ddg.13906

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Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMF)

Healthy skin contains Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMFs) which attract and bind in water to the outermost layers of skin, helping to prevent it from drying out and becoming scaly and rough. The NMFs present in skin include substances such as amino acids, inorganic salts, Lactate and Urea. The UreaRepair PLUS range replicates the natural composition of NMFs in healthy skin, giving dry skin the substances it needs for optimal hydration.

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Panthenol or Dexpanthenol

Panthenol and Dexpanthenol are two names commonly used for the same ingredient.  Panthenol participates in numerous metabolic processes (e.g. energy production, synthesis of fatty acids) and helps to improve hydration in the outermost layers of the skin. Panthenol converts into Panthotenic Acid (a B-Complex Vitamin) in the skin and enhances skin regeneration and repair. When applied regularly, it has been proven to considerably improve symptoms of skin irritation such as dryness, roughness, scaling and redness. It is also an effective moisturizer. Very well absorbed by the skin, it regenerates, stimulates epithelialisation and wound healing. It alleviates irritation and inflammation. 

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Urea

Urea is also produced naturally by the skin and is part of the essential Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF) which regulates skin’s moisture content. Urea is hygroscopic, which means it is able to bind moisture into the outermost layer of skin, thus relieves itching and roughness, helping  to  fight  dry  skin symptoms. It is also keratolytic, meaning it improves natural exfoliation and soothes and smoothes the skin’s surface. As a substance produced naturally by the skin, Urea is well-tolerated even by dry and sensitive skin. Because all of these effects and very good study data, Urea is the gold standard in treating of dry skin.*

* Reference: Augustin M et al., diagnosis and treatment of xerosis cutis – a position paper, JDDG 2019, DOI: 10.1111/ddg.13906

Learn More
Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMF)

Healthy skin contains Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMFs) which attract and bind in water to the outermost layers of skin, helping to prevent it from drying out and becoming scaly and rough. The NMFs present in skin include substances such as amino acids, inorganic salts, Lactate and Urea. The UreaRepair PLUS range replicates the natural composition of NMFs in healthy skin, giving dry skin the substances it needs for optimal hydration.

Learn More
Panthenol or Dexpanthenol

Panthenol and Dexpanthenol are two names commonly used for the same ingredient.  Panthenol participates in numerous metabolic processes (e.g. energy production, synthesis of fatty acids) and helps to improve hydration in the outermost layers of the skin. Panthenol converts into Panthotenic Acid (a B-Complex Vitamin) in the skin and enhances skin regeneration and repair. When applied regularly, it has been proven to considerably improve symptoms of skin irritation such as dryness, roughness, scaling and redness. It is also an effective moisturizer. Very well absorbed by the skin, it regenerates, stimulates epithelialisation and wound healing. It alleviates irritation and inflammation. 

Learn More
Urea

Urea is also produced naturally by the skin and is part of the essential Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF) which regulates skin’s moisture content. Urea is hygroscopic, which means it is able to bind moisture into the outermost layer of skin, thus relieves itching and roughness, helping  to  fight  dry  skin symptoms. It is also keratolytic, meaning it improves natural exfoliation and soothes and smoothes the skin’s surface. As a substance produced naturally by the skin, Urea is well-tolerated even by dry and sensitive skin. Because all of these effects and very good study data, Urea is the gold standard in treating of dry skin.*

* Reference: Augustin M et al., diagnosis and treatment of xerosis cutis – a position paper, JDDG 2019, DOI: 10.1111/ddg.13906

Learn More
Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMF)

Healthy skin contains Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMFs) which attract and bind in water to the outermost layers of skin, helping to prevent it from drying out and becoming scaly and rough. The NMFs present in skin include substances such as amino acids, inorganic salts, Lactate and Urea. The UreaRepair PLUS range replicates the natural composition of NMFs in healthy skin, giving dry skin the substances it needs for optimal hydration.

Learn More
Panthenol or Dexpanthenol

Panthenol and Dexpanthenol are two names commonly used for the same ingredient.  Panthenol participates in numerous metabolic processes (e.g. energy production, synthesis of fatty acids) and helps to improve hydration in the outermost layers of the skin. Panthenol converts into Panthotenic Acid (a B-Complex Vitamin) in the skin and enhances skin regeneration and repair. When applied regularly, it has been proven to considerably improve symptoms of skin irritation such as dryness, roughness, scaling and redness. It is also an effective moisturizer. Very well absorbed by the skin, it regenerates, stimulates epithelialisation and wound healing. It alleviates irritation and inflammation. 

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4.4
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    A good product, but not much use if Boots advise out of stock and will no longer be supplying
    Garys
    Sample: Free sample provided
    22/11/2024
    Riverine 5% Urea gentle shower gel
    This is really great for when you have that irritable itch with dry skin this does really help your day to day dryness of your skin it helps give some moister back into your making it feel soft and firm again
    Amandat8
    21/11/2024
    Nice on skin
    Kids love and so do i!! Worth the price and I wasn't disappointed. And yes I would buy again! I would also recommend to friends and family. I have bought this for ages now. No complaints and very useful!
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Eucerin UreaRepair

5% Urea Gentle Shower Gel

  • 4.4
    65 reviews
Skin concerns
Itchy SkinDry skin
Key Benefits
  • Gently cleanses & exfoliates the skin
  • Protects from drying out
  • Preserves skin's natural barrier
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Key Ingredients

Urea, Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMF), Panthenol or Dexpanthenol

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Size
400 ml
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