Ingredient
Urea
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Category: Body / Barrier
Chemical formula: CH4N2O
Main cosmetic effects: Hydration; keratolytic softening at higher concentrations.
Source: Synthetic cosmetic/pharmaceutical urea.
Developer / supplier: Longstanding pharmaceutical/cosmetic use
Origin: Global
Representative product: Eucerin UreaRepair / Advanced Repair
Approx. retail price (USD): 15-25
Evidence maturity: Strong evidence
What it does
Hydration; keratolytic softening at higher concentrations.
Notes
Body / Barrier | Strong evidence