Daily Chemicals2-Hydroxyethylurea CAS# 2078-71-9
Hydroxyethyl urea is a good moisturizer and is widely used in cosmetic moisturizing products. It has a similar effect to glycerin, but compared with glycerin, the moisturizing effect of hydroxyethyl urea is more significant. Its main characteristics are to provide moisturizing functions for skin care products without a sticky feel. At the same time, it can increase skin elasticity and replenish skin moisture. It has good compatibility with various skin care raw materials, is gentle and non-irritating.
Hydroxyethyl urea also has a high cost performance. Compared with expensive moisturizers, hydroxyethyl urea can achieve the same effect at a lower formulation cost.