urea

Benefits:

Excellent moisturizer and humectant
Replenishes natural urea content in skin after cleansing (avoids dryness)
Keratolytic properties (skin-exfoliating) at higher concentrations
Has purifying and deodorizing effects
Use: Add to the water phase of the formulas, typical use level 2 - 15% in emulsions. For external use only.Applications: Creams, lotions, sun care products, after-sun lotions, abrasive creams, cleansing products including shampoos & body washes.