Urea

Urea, commonly used in cosmetics, acts as a humectant to keep skin moisturized. It also exfoliates,
removing dead skin cells for a smoother complexion. Found in skincare products like creams, it helps
with hydration and overall skin health.

Benefits: It holds on to water and retains moisture onto skin, deeply hydrates skin and improves delivery
of actives.

Categories: Humectant
Use: Add to water phase
INCI: Urea
Solubility: Water
PH: 3.0 to 6.0
Usage rate: 2 to 10%
Application: skin, body and hair care products.