Urea is a high performance water soluble humectant used to boost hydration and improve the look and feel of dry, rough skin.
It is especially popular in body lotions, hand creams, foot creams, and smoothing treatments where you want softer, more comfortable skin.
This grade comes in pellet form, making it easy to weigh, handle, and dissolve into the water phase with gentle heat.
FEATURES
- Deep hydration – pulls and holds water in the skin for a long lasting moisturised feel.
- Smoother texture – supports softer looking skin, especially on rough areas.
- Water soluble pellets – dissolves easily and is convenient to handle during batching.
- Body care hero – ideal for dry skin, elbows, knees, heels, and hand care concepts.
BEST FOR
- Body lotions
- Body creams
- Hand creams
- Foot creams
- Rough skin treatments
FORMULATION GUIDELINES
| INCI | Urea |
|---|---|
| Type | Humectant (water binding active) |
| Form | Pellets |
| Solubility | Water soluble |
| Use Rate | 2–10% for daily hydration lotions and creams. 10–20% for intensive rough skin and foot care concepts. |
| pH Compatibility | We recommend finished product pH 4.5–7.0 for best stability and skin comfort. |
| Temperature Tolerance | We recommend dissolving with gentle heat (40–60°C) and avoiding prolonged high heat holding. |
| Pro Tip | Add urea after your water phase is warmed, then mix until fully dissolved before emulsifying. For high urea products, build the formula around barrier support (occlusives + soothing helpers) to reduce sting potential on compromised skin. If you see crystallisation in very high solids systems, reduce the percentage slightly and increase water phase, then re-balance viscosity. |
| Appearance | White pellets |
| Stability Notes | Extreme pH and prolonged high heat can reduce long term performance. Keep pH controlled and run stability testing for high urea formulas. |
| Storage | Keep sealed, cool and dry. Protect from humidity, because urea can absorb moisture. |
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