Buy Urea Cream Online in Kenya – Epimol-B Plus Cream 400g
Epimol-B Plus Cream 400g is a urea cream for extremely dry, rough and scaly skin — the kind that ordinary lotion has never fixed. It combines urea, glycerin, niacinamide and a cetomacrogol emollient base, so it hydrates deeply, softens hardened skin and helps restore the barrier that stops moisture escaping in the first place.
It has a second use worth knowing: it can be used as a soap substitute for sensitive skin, washing without the stripping effect of ordinary soap. At HealthAlone, a trusted Kenyan health store, you get the original sealed 400g tub with honest, pharmacist-led guidance on WhatsApp before you buy.
Why Urea Is the Ingredient That Makes the Difference
Urea is unglamorous, nobody markets it, and most Kenyan shoppers have never heard of it — yet for stubborn dry skin it is one of the most useful ingredients in dermatology.
It does two jobs at once. As a humectant it draws water into the skin and holds it there, which is ordinary moisturising. But urea is also keratolytic: it softens and breaks down the hardened, thickened keratin that makes skin rough and scaly in the first place. So it hydrates the skin and dismantles the roughness, rather than sitting on top of it.
That is why a urea cream works on cracked heels, thickened elbows and knees, and scaly patches when body lotion has failed for years. Lotion coats hardened skin; urea gets into it.
Glycerin adds a second humectant pulling moisture in. Niacinamide supports the skin barrier and helps calm irritation. The cetomacrogol base is a well-established emollient base used widely in dermatological creams — plain, effective and unlikely to irritate.
Which Epimol Should You Choose?
Epimol makes several creams and the names run close together, so here is the plain guide to the ones we stock:
Epimol-B Plus — this one. The intensive option, with urea for very dry, rough or scaly skin, and usable as a soap substitute. Choose it when a standard moisturiser has not been enough.
Epimol-B Baby & Junior — the gentle, fragrance-free formulation for babies, children and sensitive adult skin. Choose it for a child, or for everyday dryness rather than hardened, scaly skin.
If you were recommended a specific one by a clinic, use that one. Otherwise, message our pharmacist on WhatsApp describing the skin you are treating and we will tell you which fits — including when the gentler, cheaper option will do the job.
What It Helps With
Very dry, rough and scaly skin. Shins, elbows, knees and forearms that stay rough no matter how much lotion goes on. Urea is made for exactly this.
Cracked, hardened heels. One of the most reliable uses of a urea cream, and one of the fastest to show a difference.
Skin prone to ichthyosis and thickened, scaly patches. The formula is intended to support this kind of skin. To be clear: it manages and softens; it is not a cure, and conditions like ichthyosis need proper medical care alongside daily moisturising.
Washing without stripping. Used as a soap substitute, it cleans while leaving the barrier intact — often the single most helpful change for someone whose skin reacts to ordinary soap.
Why Kenyan Skin Turns Rough and Ashy
Cold, dry mornings pull moisture from the skin. The dusty season irritates it. Hard water leaves residue after every wash, strong sun works on it all day, and a daily antiseptic bar soap strips whatever is left. On melanin-rich skin the result shows as that grey, ashy cast on shins, elbows, knees and knuckles — a stripped, hardened barrier, not skin that needs scrubbing harder.
Key Benefits of Epimol-B Plus Cream
- Urea hydrates deeply and softens hardened, scaly skin from within
- Glycerin draws in additional moisture and holds it there
- Niacinamide supports the skin barrier and helps calm irritation
- Works on cracked heels, rough elbows, knees and shins where lotion has failed
- Doubles as a soap substitute for skin that reacts to ordinary soap
- Supports skin prone to ichthyosis and thickened, scaly patches
- Plain cetomacrogol emollient base — effective and unlikely to irritate
- Large 400g tub for generous daily use across the whole body
How to Use Epimol-B Plus
As a moisturiser:
- Apply generously to the affected areas — heels, elbows, knees, shins, forearms.
- Massage in until absorbed.
- Apply within three minutes of bathing, while skin is still slightly damp. This roughly doubles what any moisturiser achieves.
- Use at least twice daily, and more often on very rough areas.
As a soap substitute:
- Smooth a generous amount between your hands.
- Apply over wet skin as you would a body wash. It will not foam — that is normal, and lather has nothing to do with cleaning.
- Rinse off, or pat dry to leave a protective layer behind.
Give it time on hardened skin. Softening cracked heels or thickened patches takes two to four weeks of consistent daily use, and keeping the result means keeping the routine.
Who Is It For?
It suits adults with very dry, rough or scaly skin, anyone with cracked or hardened heels, people whose elbows and knees stay rough through every season, those whose skin reacts badly to ordinary soap, and anyone managing ichthyosis-prone or thickened skin alongside medical care.
Safety note: for external use only; avoid the eyes and rinse with clean water if it gets in. Urea stings on broken, cracked-open or freshly shaved skin — let those areas heal first. Do not apply to weeping or infected skin. Patch test on a small area for 24 hours before first use if your skin is highly reactive, and stop if redness, burning or a rash develops. For babies and young children, the gentler Epimol-B Baby & Junior is the appropriate choice; check with your paediatrician or our pharmacist before using this one on a child. If you have diabetes and are treating cracked heels, get professional advice first — foot care needs more caution in that situation. Pregnant or breastfeeding? Ask our pharmacist. This is a cosmetic moisturiser: it supports and softens dry skin, but it does not treat or cure ichthyosis, eczema or any medical condition. Keep using anything your doctor prescribed, and see a healthcare professional for skin that is painful, bleeding, infected or not improving.
Is It Original? Why Buy from HealthAlone Kenya
People do ask us this, and it is a fair question — popular, affordable creams get counterfeited, and a fake tub can irritate the very skin you were trying to calm.
HealthAlone is a pharmacist-led African health ecosystem, licensed by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board. Everything we sell is original, sealed and correctly stored, sourced properly rather than picked up cheaply. You will see the current price right on this page, always accurate and updated — not a stale figure from a listing site or a WhatsApp group. And if you want to check something before ordering, message our pharmacist: we would rather answer three questions and make one honest sale than leave you guessing.
We deliver across Nairobi and all major Kenyan towns — Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Thika and beyond — and we serve customers across East Africa, including Tanzania and Uganda. You can also collect your order at our shop at Kahawa Sukari Shopping Center, Nairobi. Living abroad? Order online from the US or UK and we deliver to your family in Kenya. It is one more step in our vision: building Africa’s most trusted health ecosystem, accessible to everyone, everywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Epimol-B cream cost in Kenya?
You will see the current price of the 400g tub right on this page, always up to date — we keep it accurate rather than publishing figures that go stale elsewhere. Prices for creams of this type vary by size and formulation, and the large tub is meant for generous daily use, so judge value by how many weeks it lasts. Buying from a licensed pharmacist-led store also means the tub is original and sealed.
What is Epimol-B Plus cream used for?
It is used for very dry, rough and scaly skin — cracked heels, thickened elbows and knees, and rough patches that ordinary lotion does not fix. The urea in it both draws water into the skin and softens hardened skin, which is why it works where a plain moisturiser has failed. It can also be used as a soap substitute for skin that reacts to ordinary soap.
What does the urea in it do?
Urea does two things at once: it draws water into the skin and holds it there, and at the same time it softens and breaks down the hardened keratin that makes skin rough and scaly. That combination is why urea creams work on heels, elbows and thickened patches where ordinary body lotion sits on the surface and achieves little.
What is the difference between Epimol-B Plus and Epimol-B Baby & Junior?
Epimol-B Plus is the intensive version with urea, made for very dry, rough or scaly adult skin and usable as a soap substitute. Epimol-B Baby & Junior is the gentle, fragrance-free formulation for babies, children and sensitive adult skin. For a child, or for everyday dryness, choose Baby & Junior; for hardened, scaly skin, choose Plus.
Can it be used on babies or children?
The Baby & Junior version is the appropriate choice for children. This Plus formulation is stronger and intended for very dry adult skin, so check with your paediatrician or our pharmacist before using it on a child. Never apply it to a child’s broken or cracked-open skin.
Does it sting?
On intact skin, no or only briefly. On cracked-open, broken or freshly shaved skin, urea stings noticeably — that is expected, and it means those areas should heal before you use it there. If you get persistent burning or redness on normal skin, stop and ask our pharmacist.
Can I really use it instead of soap?
Yes. Smooth a generous amount over wet skin as you would a body wash, then rinse or simply pat dry. It will not lather, which is normal — foam has nothing to do with cleaning. For people whose skin is stripped and tightened by ordinary soap, switching the wash often helps more than any cream applied afterwards.
Does Epimol cream lighten the skin?
No. It is a moisturiser and contains no bleaching agents, no hydroquinone and no steroids. Well-moisturised skin looks brighter and more even because dry, hardened skin looks dull and ashy — that is hydration, not lightening, and your natural complexion is unchanged.
How long before I see results?
Some softening is often noticeable within the first week, particularly on very dry areas. Hardened heels and thickened patches take two to four weeks of consistent daily use to change properly, because you are working through built-up skin. Keeping the result means keeping the routine — the roughness returns if you stop.
Where can I buy Epimol-B cream in Kenya?
You can buy Epimol-B Plus Cream 400g online at HealthAlone, a trusted Kenyan health store. We deliver across Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Thika and the rest of Kenya, and we serve customers in East Africa, including Tanzania and Uganda. You can also buy it in person at our shop at Kahawa Sukari Shopping Center, Nairobi.
