Description:

HYDROXYETHYL UREA: Is a organic compound which is used in cosmetic mainly as a moisturising.

It is said that Hydroxyethyl Urea can bind water well and is low on hazard level, however, it is advisable to avoid the below 2 other urea compound as they are know to be carcinogenic.

• Diazolidinyl urea
• Imidazolidinyl urea

Cosmetic Function(s):

• Humectant
• Skin conditioning agent
• Hair conditioning agent