Cotaryl cream is a skin protective cream formulated with urea and a natural moisturizing factor It contains various ingredients including Urea Lactic Acid Glycine Ammonium chloride Sodium Chloride Potassium Chloride Calcium Lactate Magnesium chloride and Sodium Acid Phosphate Urea is a natural moisturizer found in healthy skin However in dry skin conditions the levels of urea in the skin are reduced resulting in more moisture loss Cotaryl cream actively works to replenish the lost urea and enhance the skins ability to retain moisture when it becomes dry