Urea USP
Urea USP
CAS No. 57-13-6
Urea is a byproduct of protein metabolism and a normal metabolic
constituent in biological organisms. It is a naturally occurring
compound, appearing in our urine and that of all mammals, but it is manufactured synthetically on a large scale worldwide
as it is used in many industrial processes.
With its ability to disrupt the noncovalent bonds in proteins, urea
can be a powerful protein denaturant. This keratolytic property can be
exploited in topical preparations containing high amounts of urea where it is used to help with the rapid turnover
of skin cells leading to the improvement of dry scaly skin. Urea is
both a humectant and moisturizer that promotes rehydration of the skin
and helps to replenish natural urea content of the skin lost with
cleansing. While the mechanism of action remains unclear, Urea, applied
topically, acts as an anti-inflammatory agent on dermatalogically
compromised skin.
Benefits
- Moisturization
- Replenish natural skin urea lost to cleansing
- Exfoliation
Use In
- Creams and lotions for dry skin
- Sun and after-sun lotions
- Shampoos and body washes
- Body scrubs
- Cracked heal and elbow moisturizers
Formulation Guidelines:
- Add to the water phase of formulations
- Not heat sensitive
Our Urea meets USP specifications, but it is considered a cosmetic grade material once we repackage it.
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.
Recommended Usage: 2 - 15%, up to 40%
Appearance: White to off-white crystal
Odor: Slight ammoniacal odor
pH 5% sol.: 7.2
Solubility: Water soluble, also partially soluble in ethanol and glycerol
Shelf Life: 2 Years
INCI: Urea
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