Hydroxyethyl Urea
What Hydroxyethyl Urea is & what it does
A modern, non-irritating humectant related to urea that hydrates the upper skin layers without the roughness of high-dose urea. It gives a smooth, moisturized feel.
What does Hydroxyethyl Urea do in skincare?
Hydroxyethyl Urea is a humectant that helps skin attract and retain moisture. In creams, lotions, and sunscreens it supports hydration and a smooth, supple feel. It is a urea derivative chosen for its water-binding ability.
Is Hydroxyethyl Urea safe?
Hydroxyethyl Urea is commonly used as a moisturizing ingredient and is generally regarded as mild and well tolerated. It is a derivative of urea, a substance the body also produces naturally. Individual sensitivity is always possible, so a patch test can help if your skin is easily irritated.
Is Hydroxyethyl Urea natural or synthetic?
Hydroxyethyl Urea is a synthetic ingredient produced through chemical synthesis. It is related to urea, which occurs naturally in the body, but the cosmetic-grade humectant used in formulas is manufactured rather than harvested from nature.
Sunscreens with Hydroxyethyl Urea
We rate 27 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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rovectin Calming / Sensitive Lotus Sun Cream SPF 50+/pa++++
96/100
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Mediheal Moisture UV Cut Sun Cream Hyaluronate SPF 50+
96/100
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Torriden Dive-in Watery Moisture Sun Cream
96/100
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rovectin Calming Lotus Sun Cream SPF50+ Pa++++
94/100
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Goodal Green Tangerine Vita C Dark Spot Care Sun Serum SPF 50+ Pa++++
93/100
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House of Hur Tropical Dew Sun Cream
93/100
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Scinic Enjoy Foundation-skip Tone Up Sun Cream SPF50+ Pa++++
93/100
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Make prem
Make P:rem Moisture Sun Cream Spf 50+ Pa++++
92/100
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Lotus Herbals Safe Sun UV Screen Mattegel Sunscreen SPF 50 Pa+++
86/100
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Lagom Airy Velvet Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++
83/100