Some soaps and cleansing care products contain unsuitable ingredients that wash away the skin's own lipids and moisturising factors, which form the skin's natural protective barrier. They can irritate the skin and cause it to dry out even more. Eucerin UreaRepair 5% Urea Gentle Shower Gel is a soap- and fragrance-free cleansing care for face and body that has been specially developed for daily use on dry, rough and irritated skin. With a unique combination of moisturising ingredients - urea and other Natural Moisturising Factors (NMF) - it gently cleanses and exfoliates dry, rough skin while preserving the skin's natural barrier and protecting it from drying out. The skin is noticeably smoother and feels regenerated. Scientific tests have shown that it gently cleanses the skin while protecting it from further drying out - even with daily washing. Also suitable as a complementary care product.