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La Roche-Posay

Iso-Urea MD Baume Psoriasis

Balm

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4 of 27 ingredients flagged

Silicone
Dimethicone
Fungal acne trigger
PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate
Heavy / occlusive
Paraffinum Liquidum/Mineral Oil

Key ingredientsUrea

Ingredients

In label order. Tap one to learn what it does.

  1. 1Aqua/Water

    The base of most formulas. Dissolves everything else.

  2. 2Urea

    Hydrates and softens rough, flaky patches.

  3. 3Butyrospermum Parkii Butter/Shea Butter

    Rich, nourishing plant butter. Great for dry skin.

  4. 4Glycerin

    A skincare MVP. Draws water into skin and supports the barrier.

  5. 5DimethiconeSilicone

    Silicone that gives a silky finish and a breathable moisture barrier.

  6. 6Propylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  7. 7Cetearyl Alcohol

    A waxy, moisturizing "good alcohol". Not drying at all.

  8. 8Paraffinum Liquidum/Mineral OilHeavy / occlusive

    Inert, cosmetic-grade occlusive that locks in moisture.

  9. 9Pentylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  10. 10Glycine

    Building blocks of your natural moisturizing factor.

  11. 11PEG-100 StearateFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  12. 12Glyceryl StearateFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  13. 13Cera Microcristallina/Microcrystalline Wax
  14. 142-Oleamido-1
  15. 153-Octadecanediol
  16. 16Paraffin
  17. 17Sodium Hydroxide

    Keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH.

  18. 18Sodium Lactate

    Hydrator that is part of the skin’s NMF.

  19. 19Disodium EDTA

    Grabs metal ions so the formula stays stable.

  20. 20Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
  21. 21Capryloyl Glycine
  22. 22Xanthan Gum

    Gives the product its texture.

  23. 23Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

    Gives the product its texture.

  24. 24Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
  25. 25Phenoxyethanol

    Keeps the product free from bacteria and mould.

  26. 26Chlorphenesin

    Keeps the product free from bacteria and mould.

  27. 27Citric Acid

    Keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH.