Urea
Keratin-softening humectant
1. INCI et CAS
INCI: Urea · CAS: 57-13-6
2. Rôle dans la formule
Urea is listed as a humectant in this development reference. The recorded formula also lists Panthenol and Lactic Acid. Review moisture feel and tack in the complete formula.
3. Niveaux d'emploi typiques (repère de formulation)
- For the reference allocation, the recorded amount is 8% w/w.
Dissolve in water. Urea can drift pH; set the finished pH after addition.
4. Sources réglementaires et conformité mondiale
- The record provides guidance for development; it does not certify the supplied material or completed cosmetic; This entry does not approve a completed product.
5. Sécurité et évaluation des risques
This entry provides guidance for cosmetic use only; it provides no evidence that a drug or OTC monograph applies and the completed cosmetic needs its own patch and stability checks.
6. Stabilité et conditionnement
Store sealed bulk away from heat and sunlight; review airless or pump options if oxidation presents a concern; verify the chosen pack against the tested formula.
7. Formulations d'allégations (à faire / à éviter)
- For cosmetic use, this entry records Urea in a direction centered on urea softening.
- The development record provides no basis for claims of drug activity, a clinical cure, or an undocumented product certification.
- The cosmetic guidance for Urea is not evidence for skin whitening, acne treatment, antiperspirant use, sun protection, or hair growth.










































