Formula: 75002 Difficulty level: advanced Shelf life: min 6 months pH optimal: 5.0-5.5 Phase Ingredients Dosage % Total 250 gr A Pure / distilled water 48,7 121,75 gr A Guar Quat 0,3 0,75 gr A Aloe...
Urea cosmetic
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Description
Cosmetic Urea
A key component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor, in a pure, cosmetic-grade form.
Urea is one of the substances that the skin itself produces naturally as part of the Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF) present in the stratum corneum. Over time, exposure to external factors and aging reduce the natural concentration of urea in the skin, which contributes to a feeling of dry, rough, and tight skin.
As a cosmetic ingredient, urea restores this balance: it binds and retains water in the stratum corneum, supports the natural moisture barrier, and, at higher concentrations, helps gently remove flaky cells from the skin surface. It is a versatile ingredient used in daily facial and body care, as well as in formulations dedicated to areas with thickened skin, such as hands, elbows, or heels.
Ellemental Cosmetic Urea is of high purity, available in the form of small granules that are completely soluble in water, making it easy to incorporate into the aqueous phase of any DIY formulation.
Ingredients (INCI): Urea.
Technical Characteristics
- Appearance: Crystalline solid in the form of small granules; white color; discreet, characteristic odor
- Solubility: Soluble in water
- Quality: Cosmetic-grade urea with high purity
- Recommended Dosage: 1 - 20%, depending on the application area and desired effect
Scientific Studies and Documentation
In dermato-cosmetic literature, it is well known that urea acts differently depending on its concentration: below approximately 10%, it functions predominantly as a humectant, whereas from this threshold upward, a keratolytic effect gradually emerges, removing flaky cells from the skin's surface. At very high concentrations (above 40%), used exclusively in specialized dermatological contexts, urea can even soften the structure of the nail. These concentration-effect correlations are consistently documented in scientific literature dedicated to this ingredient, which has been used for decades in cosmetics and dermatology to support hydration and improve the texture of dry skin.
Properties and Benefits
- Effective humectant with a visible moisturizing effect over both short and long terms
- Supports the natural barrier function of dry skin
- Smooths skin texture, reducing the appearance of rough or flaky skin
- At higher concentrations, provides a keratolytic effect useful for areas with thickened skin
- Skin penetration enhancer: promotes the absorption of other active ingredients in the same formula
Applications
- Facial care: hydrating serums and creams, masks, products for skin prone to dryness
- Body care: body creams and milks, hand creams, foot and heel creams where higher concentrations are traditionally used
- Scalp and hair care: scalp lotions, shampoos for scalps prone to dryness and dandruff-like flaking
- Hygiene products: cleansers, shower gels, deodorants, wet wipes
Formulation Guide
- Low concentrations (1 - 5%): suitable for facial care formulations where the primary focus is a humectant effect without discomfort
- Medium concentrations (5 - 10%): suitable for body and hand creams, delivering sustained hydration
- High concentrations (10 - 20%): reserved for areas with thicker, more resistant skin (feet, heels, elbows) where a texture-smoothing effect is also desired; preliminary testing on a small area is recommended, as a temporary stinging sensation may occur on sensitive or micro-cracked skin at these levels
- Compatible with most commonly used cosmetic ingredients
- Dissolves easily in the aqueous phase of the formulation at room temperature or slightly warmed
- Add to the formulation at a maximum temperature of 75°C to prevent degradation
- The final pH of the formula should preferably be adjusted around 6.5 for optimal stability and application comfort
Usage Safety and Storage
- Profile: Safe ingredient with good skin tolerance
- Precautions: External cosmetic use
- Storage: Store in a closed container in a cool, dry place, protected from light
Details
Code
D-1181
Categories
Suitable for
bath, cosmetics
Key benefits
exfoliant, moisturizing
Specific indications
dandruff, eczema, atopic skin
Skin care
Exfoliators, Face creams, Masks, Serums, Treatments
Body care
Creams Emulsions, Foot creams, Hand creams
Hair care
Scalp lotions, Scalp serums
Hygiene
Cleansers, Deodorants, Shampoos, Shower gels, Wet wipes
Solubility
in water
Use level
1 - 20 %
Storage
in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight
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Moisturizer ,in skin care, body care, hand and nail care, hair care, hygiene applications
From my point of view it is the most effective moisturizing ingredient and that's why I include it in maximum percentage for hand and neck care. It has a smoothing effect and reduces flaking of dry and mature skin.
Cosmetic urea is one of the ingredients I use in the preparation of my hand cream. Its properties: excellent moisturizer and reduction of dry skin flaking make me not conceive a hand cream without the ingredient cosmetic urea.
Skin smoothing effect on dry skin: evaluation of skin roughness and flaking Increased moisturization of dry skin, short and long term.
It is the most effective moisturizing ingredient. I include it in the maximum allowable percentage for hand and foot care.
It is a very versatile ingredient that can be used in different percentages depending on the purpose of the final product. I am glad I discovered it many years ago here, since then I am a loyal customer of this product and not only!
I asked a friend to make me urea foot cream, and since she was out of this ingredient, I bought it. Very good this cream, the difference is major.
Hello, one of the most effective lip balms I've used (I have very dry and chapped lips - I use balms and creams a few times a day, without much effectiveness) was one that had urea in it. Do you have a recipe for a lip balm with urea or a recommendation for the amount of urea I could use in another recipe you have? Thank you, you guys are awesome!
Cosmetic Urea is indispensable in hand and heel creams. It gives intense moisturizing to the skin. I highly recommend it!
The urea hand cream manages to help repair very cracked hands (car mechanic's hands). Ellemental Urea is a very easy-to-use ingredient. It dissolves very easily in water. In my opinion it is a must-have on the cosmetic ingredients shelf!
It is an excellent moisturizer. Very helpful for those with dry/ flaky skin or for the heel area. I recommend
Urea cosmetic is suitable for creams, moisturizes and brings many benefits! I highly recommend it!
Cosmetic Urea is in my creams, emollient, moisturizes without staying greasy on the skin! I recommend it!
In 20% amount it is a brilliant ingredient for super dry, rough skin , of the heels and elbows.
Unavoidable with hyaluronic acid ! I only use 2% this moisturizing ingredient in all my serums, face creams, maks, cleaning gel for face and body
I use the product in my face cream. It relieves my dermatitis, giving my skin a clean look, it gets rid of rosacea, clears possible flakes and in general the skin becomes more elastic and radiant! It also helps enormously in creams for hand and heel care! Il folosesc de cativa ani si sant super multumita ca l-am descoperit la ELEMENTAL. Recomand !!!
I've used urea in my heel cream. The result is very good! I highly recommend it, quality product!
A product used in all my creams and serums. moisturizes very well and my skin looks ok
Improves the appearance, condition and texture of the skin, gives the skin suppleness and smoothness, reduces itching, relieves seborrhea, reduces dandruff, reduces dandruff, limits the formation of comedones, penetrates easily into the epidermis, facilitates the penetration of other cosmetic active ingredients into the skin, is not film-forming.