Dermatonics Hand Balm With Shea Butter For Rough Dry Skin is paraben-free and provides an effective treatment for rough and dry hands, especially those which are prone to cracking. It contains 10% urea, a natural moisturizer, and is clinically proven to improve skin hydration – which in turn reduces cracking. It also includes papaya juice, which contains restorative antioxidants and nutrients, as well as olive oil. Urea is a humectant, which means it is able to absorb moisture from the environment and draw it to the skin. In addition, urea is also an emollient that softens and smooths the skin. Urea increases skin moisture by removing dead skin cells and improving the ability of the skin to hold water. It is the perfect treatment for dry skin because it has anti-itch and anti-microbial properties. Urea is also used for, eczema, psoriasis, corns, callus, and some nail problems. Dermatonics was established in 2008 and is based in Cambridgeshire, UK. There vision is to produce innovative topical and dermatological products which have greater efficiency and demonstrable product benefits when compared to other currently available products. And always using natural ingredients wherever possible.