Urea
Keratin-softening humectant
1. INCI y CAS
INCI: Urea · CAS: 57-13-6
2. Función en la fórmula
Urea is listed as a humectant in this development reference. The recorded formula also lists Panthenol and Ceramide NP. Review moisture feel and tack in the complete formula.
3. Niveles de uso típicos (guía de formulación)
- Reference component allocation: 5% w/w.
Dissolve in water. Urea can drift pH; set the finished pH after addition.
4. Fuentes normativas y cumplimiento global
- The ingredient entry serves as a development reference; it offers no approval of the ingredient grade or finished product; The reference does not authorize a finished product.
5. Seguridad y evaluación de riesgos
The use-level note is a reference for cosmetic formulation; the listed level does not itself confer drug or OTC status while finished-product patch and stability testing remain necessary.
6. Estabilidad y envasado
Keep the ingredient in cool, closed bulk storage away from sunlight; if oxidation risk calls for it, review a pump or airless format; use batch testing to verify stability and package compatibility.
7. Redacción de alegaciones (permitido / no permitido)
- The cosmetic formulation concept for Urea centers on urea softening.
- The ingredient guidance does not establish claims of drug activity, a clinical cure, or an undocumented product certification.
- This reference for Urea is not evidence for skin whitening, acne treatment, antiperspirant use, sun protection, or hair growth.










































