Urea
Functional support for moisture-focused formulas.
Urea offers humectant and conditioning functionality for a variety of skincare, body care, and haircare applications.
Supports moisture-focused products
Its humectant role makes it suitable for creams, lotions, gels, and other products developed around a moisturised cosmetic feel.
Contributes to skin conditioning
It is commonly included in hand, foot, and body care formulations designed to leave a soft and conditioned finish.
Fits haircare applications
Urea can be incorporated into compatible shampoos, conditioners, masks, and scalp care product formats.
Allows specialised formulation design
Its versatility makes it suitable for targeted body care, personal care, and professional cosmetic formulations.
Best Used For
A cosmetic-grade humectant and conditioning ingredient for specialised skincare, body care, and haircare formulations.
Simple steps for best results
Designed for moisture-focused skincare, body care, and haircare product development.
Select the product format
Choose the intended application, such as a cream, lotion, gel, shampoo, conditioner, mask, or scalp care product.
Measure the required quantity
Use the desired amount according to the formulation design, product type, and compatibility of the complete ingredient system.
Incorporate with controlled processing
Add Urea at the appropriate stage and mix thoroughly to achieve uniform distribution throughout the cosmetic formulation.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Urea Cosmetic Raw Material.
What is Urea used for in cosmetic formulations?
Urea is used as a humectant and conditioning ingredient in skincare, body care, haircare, and personal care formulations.
Which cosmetic products can include Urea?
It can be incorporated into hand creams, foot creams, body lotions, moisturisers, gels, shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, and scalp care products.
When should Urea be added to a cosmetic formula?
It is generally incorporated during a suitable lower-temperature stage according to the formulation process and ingredient compatibility.
Can Urea be used in haircare products?
Yes, it can be included in compatible shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, and scalp care formulations.
Does Urea affect the feel of a finished product?
It is commonly selected for formulations intended to provide a moisturised, soft, and conditioned cosmetic finish.