Urea
INCI name
- UREA,
Alternative names
- Harnstoff,
- Ureum,
- Carbamid,
- Carbonyldiamid,
- E 927,
- Kohlensäurediamid,
- Urea Pura,
Origin
- synthetic,
Definition
- Urea,
INCI function
- antistatic,
- moisturizing,
- skin caring,
- moisturizing,
Substance category
No information available
Characteristics
- reduces static electricity by neutralizing the electrical charge on the surface
- keeps the moisture
- keeps the skin in good condition
- promotes healing
- increases the water content of the skin and keeps it soft and smooth
- Very highly recommended material
CAS-No.
- 57-13-6,
EINECS/EILINCS-No.
- 200-315-5,
Studies, literature and statements
Springer Lexikon Kosmetik, page 433
Moisture-protecting, promotes healing, skin releasing. Recommended.
Kosmetik-Inhaltsstoffe A-Z, page 214
Buffer substance, applies as an important natural moisture retention factor in cosmetic products.
Körperpflegekunde und Kosmetik, page 24
Natural moisture holding factor. Is decisive for moisture retention in the horny layer.
Körperpflegekunde und Kosmetik, page 64
The natural moisture-holding factors of the skin are as a rule well tolerated and demonstrate no difficulties in tolerance on the skin in the usual concentrations, due to their natural origin. Some of the materials which may be used: Urine, lactic acid, sodium lactate, sodium pyrrolidonic carbonic acid, amino acids. The skin is slowly hydrolyzed.
Product examples
This list includes 10 random products that contain Urea.
- Eubos Hand& Ripair Schutz
- Gertraud Gruber Hand Emulsion Mit Calendula
- Kleanthous Cellular System Nr. 17
- Ovimed Ovimed Lippenbalsam
- Dr. Baumann Cosmetic Hyaluronic Ampulle
- Kräuterhaus Sanct Bernhard Hornhaut-Balsam
- Eucerin Repair Handcreme 5% Urea
- Maria Galland Paris 1010
- Eucerin 10% Urea Körperlotion Für Trockene Haut
- Laufwunder Fußbalsam Hautfettend