Dry heels or hands? This cream 'makes skin feel young,' and it's down to $10

Cooler weather is coming and so is dry, chapped, cracked skin — unless you're well-prepared, that is. We've found a stellar deal on Oukeya Urea Cream, a rich, nongreasy formula designed to deeply moisturize tough skin, keeping feet, hands, elbows, knees and other tricky areas nice and soft. Shoppers are loving the results, and you can get it on sale for just $10 at Amazon.

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Oukeya Urea Cream

$10$18Save $8

Beat dry skin before cold weather even arrives with a pea-sized dollop of this moisturizer — a little goes a long way, fans say. 

$10 at Amazon

Why is it a good deal? ??

Depending on where you live, pedicures can cost $40 and up. Well, we say hang onto that pedicure money and pamper your feet with this urea cream instead. You need only a small amount, so this 5.29-ounce jar can last well into the winter months — and we've never seen this stuff go lower than its current price.

Why do I need this? ??

We all want pedicure-perfect feet, silky-smooth hands and enviable elbows and knees. This cream can get you closer to that goal by working to heal deep, painful cracks in the skin. How? The formula contains avocado and vitamin E to soothe and moisturize, as well as glycerin, which exfoliates dead skin cells. It also has allantoin, a compound known for reducing irritation, healing wounds and helping fade scars.

But the main cause for applause? Its namesake ingredient, urea. According to the National Library of Medicine, this natural compound has been clinically shown to help counter "scaly and dry skin such as atopic dermatitis, ichthyosis, xerosis, seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis." As a humectant, it helps skin retain much-needed moisture, which is especially important when colder, less-humid weather settles in.

It takes patience and consistent use to see results. The manufacturer says visible effects come within a couple of weeks of use, while multiple shoppers said results came within a month.

What reviewers say ??

More than 3,000 Amazon fans have given Oukeya Urea Cream a fresh five-star rating, with many praising its ability to soften, moisturize and heal feet in particular.

Pros ??

"Stick with this," a five-star reviewer said. "I'm so impressed. Give this some time, because I really saw a difference by week two of nightly usage. I have soft baby feet, and I'm a farmer who likes to be barefoot too often. You will have beautiful feet. I find this works great on elbows, knees and dry spots on my body! Nice, nice tub and this absorbs fast, no greasy feel!"

"Wow ... amazing! I never write reviews and seldom buy beauty products, but this cream really works wonders and works fast," a customer wrote. "Just a little dab will do. I use it on my elbows, knees and heels. Makes skin look and feel young again. ... Worth every penny!"

Another shopper reported that it "softened the toughest callouses." They added: "This was [what] the doctor recommended to me and a friend because of our dancing feet. It's remarkable! It softens the cuticles and dry places on your feet."

"Controls eczema on my hands," a fourth shared. "Better than the prescribed ointments! I have been to three dermatologists and have been prescribed three different ointments (one I had to get from a specialty pharmacy). None work. The next step was pills — they scared me because of all the side effects. This does not cure me of the eczema on my hands, but it keeps it very much under control. I limit it to twice a day."

Cons ??

Some fans say the cream could absorb a bit better. "This cream works really well to soften your feet ... Although there is a bit of stickiness to it after, compared to other lotions," noted a reviewer.

A final user shared a similar criticism: "My only complaint is that it's a little tiny bit sticky, but I can overlook that since the results are so good!"

Amazon

Oukeya Urea Cream

$10$18Save $8

Heal thy heels — and then some. This rich formula is packed with nourishing ingredients including urea, allantoin, avocado and vitamin E.

$10 at Amazon

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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