Urea
Keratin-softening humectant
1. INCI e CAS
INCI: Urea · CAS: 57-13-6
2. Ruolo nella 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. Livelli d'uso tipici (guida di formulazione)
- The lotions use-level reference is 2–5% for the formula.
- The level shown for foot and heel creams is 5–10% in this reference.
- Gels: 3–8% in this reference.
For dissolution, use water. Urea can drift pH; set the finished pH after addition.
4. Fonti normative e conformità globale
- Database information on Urea does not replace review of the supplied grade and finished product under market rules.
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 requires a safety review of the finished cosmetic in which Urea is used for the product in its final form.
- Check the supplier's technical information for the Urea grade and confirm the relevant market filing list.
5. Sicurezza e valutazione del rischio
This formulation note gives a cosmetic-use reference level; the note establishes neither drug approval nor OTC-monograph status with patch and stability testing still needed for the completed formula.
6. Stabilità e packaging
Maintain cool, closed, light-protected storage for the bulk material; for oxidation-sensitive formulas, consider an airless or pump pack; use batch testing to verify stability and package compatibility.
7. Linguaggio dei claim (cosa dire / cosa non dire)
- The listed cosmetic direction for Urea emphasizes urea softening.
- The cosmetic listing does not demonstrate drug-treatment outcomes, clinical cures, or certifications not documented for the SKU.
- The information about Urea offers no support for whitening, acne-treatment, antiperspirant, sun-protection, or hair-growth benefits.










































