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DESCRIPTION: Urea is a humectant, moisturizer and hydrating agent with superior performance on dry, scaly and irritated skin. At high concentrations, it offers keratolytic effects with reduced skin scaling. It also enhances the penetration of skincare actives and supports the skin barrier function. In hair care applications, it acts as a humectant and has anti-static properties.

When you add Urea to your formulations, it increases skin hydration, and elasticity replenishes urea within the skin and softens the skin.

BENEFITS:

  • Moisturizing
  • Hydrating
  • Buffering
  • Rapid penetration
  • Moisturizing\Conditioning
  • Vegan
  • Vacuum-sealed for freshness!

APPLICATIONS: Creams, gels, conditioners, babycare, scrubs, lotions, etc

This is a cosmetic raw material and is meant for external use only in cosmetic formulations.  As with all of our materials, it should not be taken internally. Treasure Actives is not responsible for product compatibility. We advise everyone to test ingredients for performance, compatibility and safety prior to committing to larger quantities. Keep all products out of reach of children. For more information, please see our terms and conditions page.

 

INCI: Hydroxyethyl Urea

Solubility: Water

Use rate: 2.0 – 20.0%

Temperature Sensitivity: 40°C

pH Stability: 4.0 – 7.0

Appearance: Crystal powder (Highly hygroscopic – keep tightly sealed.

MW: 60.06 g/mol

pH: 9 (1% in water).

Packaging: This product is vacuum-sealed for freshness. Vacuum sealing removes as much air as possible with low pressure before sealing, this makes the product feel solid because the powder is tightly packed without air. Once the pack is open it easily becomes powdery again.

Storage: Store in a cool, dark and dry place.

Helpful tips in getting the most out of urea

  • Works synergistically with Sodium Lactate and Sodium PCA.
  • 4% of Urea with 4% Glycerin is a very effective combination.
  • For keratolytic activity, use Urea above 5%.
  • To help stabilize urea (necessary if stored for more than 3 months) from degrading and fluctuating the pH of your formulation, add sodium citrate. Or add an acid like lactic acid, at 1.5% to every 10% of urea.
  • Do not store Urea at temperatures above 30°C

UREA

A moisturizing and hydrating active with superior performance for dry skin

NGN4,000.00NGN9,200.00