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 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. Fonti normative e conformità globale
- 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. Sicurezza e valutazione del rischio
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. Stabilità e packaging
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. Linguaggio dei claim (cosa dire / cosa non dire)
- 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.










































