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THE INGREDIENT LIBRARY HUMECTANT
INGREDIENT SPOTLIGHT

Hydroxyethyl Urea

A water-soluble urea derivative used in moisturizers.

Category Humectant
Skin Type Dry skin

Potential Benefits

Helps attract moisture and improve skin feel.

Things to Consider

May sting very irritated skin.

This information is educational and is not a medical diagnosis or personalized treatment recommendation. Results depend on formulation, concentration and individual skin tolerance.

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