Urea is classed in the EU CosIng database as antistatic, pH buffering, humectant and skin conditioning. Piel groups it with humectants.
What it does
antistatic
pH buffering
humectant
skin conditioning
How Piel groups it
Piel's knowledge base files Urea under:
humectants
Piel's note
An ingredient that both holds water and loosens the bonds between surface skin cells, which is why it appears in products for rough or thickened skin. It occurs naturally in skin as part of its own moisturising system.
Found in 1,384 products in Piel's catalogue.
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