{"product_id":"urea","title":"Urea","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCAS No. 57-13-6\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eUrea\u003c\/span\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 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.  \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eUrea\u003c\/span\u003e 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 dermatologically compromised skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUrea is readily soluble: 1 gram dissolves in 1 ml water, 10ml of 95% alcohol or 2 ml of glycerol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBenefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoisturization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplenish natural skin urea lost to cleansing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExfoliation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eUse In\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreams and lotions for dry skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun and after-sun lotions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShampoos and body washes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody scrubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCracked heal and elbow moisturizers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eINCI:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUrea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eOur supplied \u003cstrong\u003eUrea\u003c\/strong\u003e is USP grade and intended to be used solely for cosmetic applications. This product is not distributed as, or used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API).  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia Prop 65 Statement:\u003c\/strong\u003e The following statement is made in order to comply with the California State Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. This product is not known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSDS \u0026amp; Tech Data\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8317\/5001\/files\/Specification_Sheet_-_Urea.pdf?v=1616100989\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8317\/5001\/files\/Specification_Sheet_-_Urea.pdf?v=1616100989\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrea Specification Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8317\/5001\/files\/sds_urea_20260723.pdf?v=1784841104\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"SDS Urea\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan data-cur=\"pointer\"\u003eUrea SDS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormulation Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to the water phase of formulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot heat sensitive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote, please read:  Our Urea is sold as a cosmetic ingredient and this material may not be used as an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient.  Your purchase of this material is a confirmation of your acknowledgement of this specification.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRecommended Usage:\u003c\/span\u003e 2 - 15%, up to 40%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/span\u003e White to off-white crystal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOdor:\u003c\/span\u003e Slight ammoniacal odor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003epH 5% sol.:\u003c\/span\u003e 7.2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSolubility:\u003c\/span\u003e Water soluble, also partially soluble in ethanol and glycerol\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTry out these formulations using this ingredient:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lotioncrafter.live\/blogs\/natural-formulations\/hand-foot-cream-for-dry-cracked-skin\" title=\"Hand \u0026amp; Foot Cream for Dry \u0026amp; Cracked Skin\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand \u0026amp; Foot Cream for Dry \u0026amp; Cracked Skin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Undisclosed","offers":[{"title":"1 oz - $3.95","offer_id":13079675600985,"sku":"UREA-01","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 oz - $7.55","offer_id":13079675568217,"sku":"UREA-04","price":7.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 lb - $17.95","offer_id":13079675535449,"sku":"UREA-1","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 lb - $71.75","offer_id":13079675502681,"sku":"UREA-5","price":71.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8317\/5001\/products\/UreaUSP.jpg?v=1569325854","url":"https:\/\/lotioncrafter.live\/products\/urea","provider":"Lotioncrafter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}