Eucerin Intensive Hand Cream 5% Urea – Dry Skin with Lactate, 75ml

Eucerin Intensive Hand Cream with 5% Urea and Lactate is a clinically and dermatologically proven hand cream from one of Europe’s most respected pharmaceutical skincare brands — formulated specifically for dry to extremely dry, rough hands. The formula combines 5% Urea (a naturally occurring skin moisturiser that binds and retains water in the skin), Lactate (which works synergistically with urea to restore moisture levels), Ceramides (which repair the skin’s natural protective barrier), and additional Natural Moisturizing Factors to deliver both immediate relief and long-lasting hydration for up to 48 hours — even after repeated hand-washing. It is fragrance-free, colour-free, and suitable for dry hands caused by frequent washing, dry climate, occupational exposure, or skin conditions including Xerosis, diabetes, and psoriasis. This is the authentic Eucerin product, the same formula sold in Germany, the UK, and other European markets, now available in India through Medorna.

Why Eucerin Intensive Hand Cream Works Differently

5% Urea + Lactate — The Active Ingredient Combination

Urea is a naturally occurring compound produced by healthy skin as part of its Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF). When skin becomes chronically dry, it loses its ability to retain urea at sufficient levels, leading to ongoing moisture loss and barrier impairment. Applying urea topically replenishes this deficit — 5% urea is the clinically established concentration for effective daily hand cream use, strong enough to deliver measurable hydration improvement without causing irritation. Lactate works as a complementary humectant, drawing moisture from the environment into the skin surface and working with urea to restore the skin’s moisture balance. The combination of both in a single formula is what gives Eucerin Intensive Hand Cream its 48-hour efficacy claim — a performance standard substantiated by clinical testing. You can read the full formulation details on the official Eucerin UreaRepair Hand Cream page.

Ceramide Barrier Repair — Why It Matters for Chronically Dry Hands

The skin barrier on the hands is subjected to more external stress than any other part of the body — frequent hand-washing, soap exposure, temperature changes, and contact with cleaning products all degrade the lipid barrier that holds skin cells together and prevents moisture evaporation. Eucerin Intensive Hand Cream includes ceramides — lipid molecules that are naturally part of the skin barrier structure — to actively repair the barrier rather than simply coating the surface with moisture. This is why the cream remains effective even after repeated hand-washing: the repaired barrier continues to retain moisture between applications rather than requiring constant reapplication. Browse the full Eucerin range at Medorna for other Eucerin products available in India.

Who Is This For?

Eucerin Intensive Hand Cream is for anyone with genuinely dry or extremely dry hands — not occasional dryness that responds to basic moisturisers, but persistent hand dryness that has not improved with standard hand creams. It is particularly suited for people who wash their hands frequently (healthcare workers, teachers, food service workers), people who work with their hands in dry or chemical environments, people with skin conditions such as Xerosis, psoriasis, or diabetic skin, and anyone whose hands feel rough, tight, or uncomfortable despite regular moisturising. The fragrance-free formula also makes it well-suited for people with fragrance sensitivity or allergies.

How to Use Eucerin Intensive Hand Cream

Apply a small amount of cream to clean hands and rub together until the cream has been completely absorbed. The formula absorbs relatively quickly for a urea cream — there is a brief period of slight tackiness as the urea compounds absorb into the skin, which resolves within 2 to 3 minutes. Apply as needed throughout the day — most users find morning and evening applications sufficient for ongoing maintenance, with additional applications after prolonged hand-washing or exposure to dry conditions. For severely dry or cracked hands, apply liberally at bedtime and optionally wear cotton gloves overnight to maximise absorption and aid barrier repair.

Product Specifications

Why Buy Eucerin Intensive Hand Cream from Medorna?

Medorna stocks authentic Eucerin products sourced from authorised supply chains, including the UreaRepair Intensive Hand Cream 75ml that is available in India through both Amazon.in and Medorna. Eucerin is a pharmaceutical-grade skincare brand developed by Beiersdorf in Germany — the same company behind Nivea — with a 130-year heritage of dermatological skincare. Every product on Medorna is the original formulation with full product integrity. Orders are carefully packed and dispatched pan India with full tracking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is urea in hand cream and why does it work?

Urea (also known as carbamide) is a naturally occurring compound that is part of the skin’s own Natural Moisturizing Factor — a complex of ingredients that healthy skin produces to regulate its moisture content. At 5% concentration in a hand cream, topically applied urea acts as a humectant (draws water into the skin from deeper layers and from the environment) and a mild keratolytic (softens rough, thickened skin by breaking down excess keratin). This dual action is why urea creams work for genuinely dry, rough hands when standard moisturisers fail — they address the underlying moisture retention deficit rather than simply coating the surface.

How is Eucerin Intensive Hand Cream different from Working Hands or standard hand creams?

O’Keeffe’s Working Hands uses a petrolatum-heavy occlusive barrier approach — it seals the skin surface to prevent moisture loss, which is highly effective for extremely rough and callused hands. Eucerin Intensive Hand Cream uses a pharmaceutical urea and ceramide approach — it actively restores the skin’s moisture-binding capacity and repairs the barrier structure rather than coating over it. Both are effective for dry hands; the difference is mechanism. For hands that are primarily rough and callused from physical work, Working Hands may be preferable. For hands that are dry, flaky, or suffering from skin conditions such as Xerosis or psoriasis, Eucerin’s urea-based formula is typically more appropriate.

Is this the same Eucerin hand cream sold in pharmacies in Germany and the UK?

Yes. The Eucerin UreaRepair 5% Urea Hand Cream (formerly marketed as “Dry Skin Intensive Hand Cream 5% Urea”) is the same product across European markets. The formula is standardised across the Beiersdorf manufacturing network. The product sold through Medorna uses the same ASIN and formula as the product sold on Amazon.com and Amazon.in.

Can I use this cream on cracked heels or other dry skin areas?

The 5% Urea formula is appropriate for hand skin specifically. For feet, Eucerin makes a dedicated foot cream with higher urea concentration (10% Urea) that is formulated for the thicker, more calloused skin of the heel and sole. For general body dry skin, the Eucerin Intensive Repair or Skin Calming body lotions are more appropriate. Using the hand cream on feet and body is not harmful but may be less effective than using a product specifically formulated for those areas.

How long does a 75ml tube last?

With regular twice-daily application to both hands — a small pea-sized amount per hand per application — a 75ml tube typically lasts 6 to 10 weeks. Users who apply more frequently or in larger amounts will use the tube faster. At ₹1,800 per tube, the daily cost works out to approximately ₹25 to ₹45 — in line with pharmaceutical-grade hand creams of comparable formulation quality.