Hydroxyethyl urea

Hydroxyethyl Urea is a derivative of urea. It is a low-molecular-weight, highly water-soluble ingredient that can penetrate into the stratum corneum to increase skin moisture and improve skin elasticity significantly.

It is a strong moisturizing agent and humectant that offers excellent moisturization efficacy and elasticity to skin and hair.

It significantly improves sensory feel without imparting stickiness or tackiness to the formulation

Features & Benefits of Hydroxyethyl urea
• Mild, safe and low irritation.
• Excellent moisturizing effect can provide high-efficient moisturizing effect to skin care products.
• Can penetrate into the cuticle, increase skin moisture, relieve dryness, increase skin elasticity, and provide a pleasant feeling.
• Compatible with most of the cosmetic ingredients and has a wide range of pH applications.

Hydroxyethyl urea is found in numerous personal care products like face, body, feet, hand lotions and creams, anti-aging products, bath products, colour cosmetics, depilatories, antiperspirants, hair shampoos, conditioner, hair serum.

Hydroxyethyl urea moisturize the skin on the body and scalp, which helps provide relief.

Tip, anyone with a dry, itchy scalp can benefit from incorporating hydroxyethyl urea blended products into their routine.

Recommended usage in hair and skin care products 1.0%-10.0%.

Also known as:
• 2-Hydroxyethylurea
• N-(Hydroxyethyl)-urea
• Hydroxyethylurea

Usage: 1-20%

Solubility: Water

pH: 5-8