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 Butyrospermum Parkii Butter and Lactic Acid. Review moisture feel and tack in the complete formula.
3. Typical use levels (formulation guide)
- The component's reference allocation is recorded at 8% w/w.
Dissolve in water. Urea can drift pH; set the finished pH after addition.
4. Regulatory sources & global compliance
- This note is supplied for formulation development; it does not authorize a particular grade or finished formula; No authorization for the final cosmetic is implied.
5. Safety & risk assessment
This formulation note gives a cosmetic-use reference level; it does not authorize a drug or OTC product with patch and stability testing still needed for the completed formula.
6. Stability & packaging
Keep bulk supplies closed, cool, and protected from sunlight; match the pack choice to the system's oxidation risk; assess the confirmed formula for stability and package compatibility.
7. Claims language (Do / Don’t)
- The cosmetic formulation concept for Urea centers on urea softening.
- The formulation note cannot verify drug or therapeutic claims, clinical cures, or certification claims not confirmed for the product.
- This cosmetic entry naming Urea does not substantiate whitening, acne care as treatment, perspiration reduction, sun protection, or hair growth.










































