Urea

1. INCI & CAS

INCI: Urea · CAS: 57-13-6

2. Role in the formula

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. Typical use levels (formulation guide)

• For lotions, the recorded level is 2–5%.
• The stated reference for foot and heel creams is 5–10%.
• The level shown for gels is 3–8% in this reference.

Dissolve into water. Urea can drift pH; set the finished pH after addition.

4. Regulatory sources & global compliance

• A CosIng entry naming Urea does not by itself approve the purchased grade or complete cosmetic.
• EU cosmetics rules under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 require a safety assessment of the finished cosmetic containing Urea rather than for an ingredient name alone.
• Establish grade-specific details for Urea from the supplier and assess filing requirements in the intended market.

5. Safety & risk assessment

The use-level note is a reference for cosmetic formulation; the listed level does not itself confer drug or OTC status so patch response and stability should be checked on the finished product.

6. Stability & packaging

Protect the sealed bulk from heat, sun, and unnecessary exposure; evaluate packaging against the formula's susceptibility to oxidation; confirm stability and pack fit with the final formula.

7. Claims language (Do / Don’t)

• The formulation note describes Urea as part of a cosmetic direction focused on urea softening.

• This reference is not evidence of drug effects, clinical cures, or unsupported product certifications.
• The formulation record for Urea should not be used to substantiate a whitening result, acne-treatment effect, antiperspirant use, sunscreen performance, or hair growth.

1. INCI & CAS

INCI: Panthenol · CAS: 81-13-0

2. Role in the formula

D-panthenol's listed role is a water-soluble humectant in serums, gels, lotions, and washes. Use the level as formulation guidance only.

3. Typical use levels (formulation guide)

• For serums and gels, the reference gives 1–5% in this reference.
• Creams and lotions may use the guide range 1–3%.
• Rinse-off washes: 0.5–2% as a formulation guide.

Use cool-down addition for Panthenol; it is water-soluble, with a typical leave-on pH of about 5–6.

4. Regulatory sources & global compliance

• If CosIng lists Panthenol, that listing remains ingredient information; check rules for the intended market and use.
• EU cosmetics rules under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 require a safety assessment covering the complete formulation with Panthenol as a finished-product assessment.
• Establish grade-specific details for Panthenol from the supplier and assess filing requirements in the intended market.

5. Safety & risk assessment

The stated concentration is a cosmetic-development reference; the listed level does not itself confer drug or OTC status and the finished formula still needs patch and stability testing.

6. Stability & packaging

Keep the bulk container closed and shaded in a cool area; where oxidation is a concern, evaluate airless or pump packaging; use batch testing to verify stability and package compatibility.

7. Claims language (Do / Don’t)

• The cosmetic role of Panthenol is presented as comfort and humectant support.

• The cosmetic listing does not demonstrate drug or therapeutic claims, clinical cures, or certification claims not confirmed for the product.
• The information about Panthenol does not establish whitening, acne treatment, antiperspirant action, sunscreen use, or hair-growth outcomes.

1. INCI & CAS

INCI: Glycerin · CAS: 56-81-5

2. Role in the formula

Glycerin is a polyol humectant used in cosmetic emulsions, gels, and washes. The percentage shown is formulation guidance.

3. Typical use levels (formulation guide)

• For gels and serums, the reference gives 3–8% as a formulation guide.
• The formulation record indicates 2–5% for creams in this reference.
• The rinse-off use-level reference is 2–4%.

The guide places Glycerin in the water phase and calls for no melt step.

4. Regulatory sources & global compliance

• Use CosIng's information on Glycerin as a reference, then verify the specific grade and intended use under market rules.
• For a cosmetic sold in the EU, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 requires a safety assessment of the complete cosmetic formula containing Glycerin for the completed formula, not simply for an ingredient in isolation.
• Check the supplier's technical information for the Glycerin grade and confirm the relevant market filing list.

5. Safety & risk assessment

This entry provides guidance for cosmetic use only; the listed level does not itself confer drug or OTC status and patch and stability testing remain part of finished-product review.

6. Stability & packaging

Protect sealed bulk from warmth and direct light; match the pack choice to the system's oxidation risk; then verify formula stability and pack compatibility on the confirmed batch.

7. Claims language (Do / Don’t)

• The recorded cosmetic positioning for Glycerin highlights humectant function.

• This cosmetic guide does not establish drug-treatment outcomes, clinical cures, or certifications not documented for the SKU.
• The cosmetic guidance for Glycerin does not confirm a whitening result, acne-treatment effect, antiperspirant use, sunscreen performance, or hair growth.