Urea
Keratin-softening humectant
1. INCI & CAS
INCI: Urea · CAS: 57-13-6
2. Role in the formula
Urea is listed as a humectant in this development reference. The recorded formula also lists Sodium Lactate and Lactic Acid. Review moisture feel and tack in the complete formula.
3. Typical use levels (formulation guide)
- In this reference, the component allocation is 12% w/w.
Dissolve in water. Urea can drift pH; set the finished pH after addition.
4. Regulatory sources & global compliance
- This entry is a formulation-development reference; it does not verify or approve the material grade or completed formula; The note should not be read as approval of the final formula.
5. Safety & risk assessment
This formulation note gives a cosmetic-use reference level; no drug approval or OTC status is conferred by this entry with patch response and finished-product stability still to be verified.
6. Stability & packaging
Keep the bulk container closed and shaded in a cool area; for oxidation-sensitive formulas, consider an airless or pump pack; confirm compatibility and stability using the selected formula and pack.
7. Claims language (Do / Don’t)
- The cosmetic formulation concept for Urea centers on urea softening.
- The development record cannot substantiate drug-treatment outcomes, clinical cures, or certifications not documented for the SKU.
- The documented facts for Urea is not evidence for whitening, acne-treatment, antiperspirant, sun-protection, or hair-growth benefits.










































