Urea
Urea is a derivative of protein metabolism and appears in the urine. It is a whitish pellet with a slight ammoniacal odor.
Urea is a derivative of protein metabolism and appears in the urine. It is a whitish pellet with a slight ammoniacal odor.
Urea Benefits:
- It is a potent moisturizer and humectant for the skin.
- It helps to replenish natural urea content in the skin after cleansing
- Keratolytic properties (skin-exfoliating) at higher concentrations
- Has purifying and deodorizing properties
- It is an anti-inflammatory agent, it, therefore, helps to soothe the skin.
Applications: Creams, lotions, sun care products, after-sun lotions, abrasive creams, cleansing products including shampoos & body washes.
INCI: HYDROXYETHYL UREA
SOLUBILITY: Water (Can withstand heat). It is Soluble in water; only partly soluble in glycerin (500 g/L in glycerin) and alcohols (10 g/L in 95% alcohol, 167 g/L in methanol).
USAGE RATE: 2.0 – 15.0% (up to 40%)
MW: 60.06 g/mol
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