Urea
Keratin-softening humectant
1. INCI et CAS
INCI: Urea · CAS: 57-13-6
2. Rôle dans la formule
Cosmetic urea guides often use about 2–10% for softness and higher levels only when the brief and the destination rules allow. This page does not claim a drug keratolytic.
3. Niveaux d'emploi typiques (repère de formulation)
- The formulation record indicates 2–5% for lotions for the formula.
- The foot and heel creams use-level reference is 5–10% for the formula.
- 3–8% is listed for gels for the formula.
For dissolution, use water. Urea can drift pH; set the finished pH after addition.
4. Sources réglementaires et conformité mondiale
- If CosIng lists Urea, that listing remains ingredient information; check rules for the intended market and use.
- For an EU-market product, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 requires the completed product containing Urea to receive its own safety assessment before release of the finished cosmetic.
- Establish grade-specific details for Urea from the supplier and assess filing requirements in the intended market.
5. Sécurité et évaluation des risques
Use the stated level as reference guidance for cosmetic formulation; no drug approval or OTC status is conferred by this entry so the finished cosmetic should receive patch and stability checks.
6. Stabilité et conditionnement
Hold the bulk material in a sealed, cool place shielded from light; choose a package with oxidation sensitivity in view; check the finished batch's stability and package compatibility.
7. Formulations d'allégations (à faire / à éviter)
- The cosmetic role of Urea is presented as urea softening.
- This product entry is not evidence of drug effects, clinical cures, or unsupported product certifications.
- The ingredient note for Urea does not demonstrate skin whitening, acne care, sweat reduction, sun protection, or hair-growth outcomes.










































