Beauty Elixir

Can you use Polyglutamic Acid with Urea?

Great combo

Yes, and they work even better together.

Both are gentle, barrier-friendly ingredients. Layering them gives you extra hydration and comfort with no conflict at all.

How to use them

Use them in the same routine morning or night. Apply Polyglutamic Acid first, then Urea, moving from thinnest to thickest texture. Finish with sunscreen in the morning.

  1. 1
    CleanseGentle cleanser, pat dry
  2. 2
    Polyglutamic Acid1% – 3%, wait about 1 minute
  3. 3
    Urea5% – 10% (face), up to 40% (feet)
  4. 4
    Moisturiserseal everything in

What Polyglutamic Acid does

A bigger-molecule humectant that forms a moisture-holding film on the skin. It is often paired with hyaluronic acid for plump, long-lasting hydration.

Typical strength
1% – 3%
When
AM/PM
Irritation
Best for
Dry, Normal, Combination, Sensitive And Oily skin

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What Urea does

A natural moisturising factor that pulls water into skin. At 10% and above it also softens rough, flaky patches. It is excellent for very dry skin, keratosis pilaris and cracked heels.

Typical strength
5% – 10% (face), up to 40% (feet)
When
AM/PM
Irritation
Best for
Dry, Normal And Sensitive skin

Everything that pairs with Urea →

Frequently asked questions

Can I use Polyglutamic Acid and Urea together?

Yes, and they work even better together. Both are gentle, barrier-friendly ingredients. Layering them gives you extra hydration and comfort with no conflict at all.

Which goes first, Polyglutamic Acid or Urea?

Apply Polyglutamic Acid first, then Urea. The general rule is thinnest to thickest texture, and lowest pH first.

Should I use Polyglutamic Acid in the morning or at night?

Polyglutamic Acid: works morning or night. Apply after toner and before moisturiser, morning or night.

Should I use Urea in the morning or at night?

Urea: works morning or night. Use 5–10% on the face or body daily. Higher strengths can sting on broken or freshly exfoliated skin.

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