Urea
Urea
Naturally occurring in skin, urea is both a potent humectant and keratolytic — draws in moisture and helps soften rough, thickened skin at higher concentrations.
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Safety: Safe. High concentrations (>10%) may sting on broken skin.
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Comedogenic rating(likelihood of clogging pores)
0/5 — Will not clog pores
✓ Does not disqualify fragrance-free, alcohol-free, SLS-free or paraben-free claims
Common names & aliases
Carbamide
Functions
💧 Humectant
Draws water into skin and helps retain moisture, keeping it hydrated and plump.
✨ Emollient
Softens and smooths skin by filling microscopic gaps between skin cells.
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