Urea

  • Hydration
  • Skin Barrier Repair
  • Skin Texture Improvement
  • Urea
  • Antistatic

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About Urea

Urea is a small organic compound that interacts well with water.[1] In cosmetics, it is used to reduce static electricity that causes hair strands to lift or stick together, buffer the formula so its acidity does not change abruptly, and attract moisture to the formula and skin surface to help maintain hydration.[3] It is also used to smooth and refine the skin surface.[3] It is described as white crystals with no distinct odor, so checking first whether it dissolves in water or oil and dissolving or dispersing it in the appropriate phase makes it easier to create a uniform formula.[2]

Urea Details

Ingredient function
Antistatic, Buffering, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Main product categories
Moisturizing Cream, Body Lotion, Toner
INCI name
UREA
CosIng ID
38838

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