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Hydroxyethyl Urea

Korean: 하이드록시에틸우레아 · Functions: hair conditioning, humectant, skin conditioning

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Our noteA humectant related to urea that holds water without feeling sticky.

Products listing Hydroxyethyl Urea

Also listed as

Hydroxyethyl Urea 하이드록시에틸우레아

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

What is Hydroxyethyl Urea?

A humectant related to urea that holds water without feeling sticky.

Is Hydroxyethyl Urea banned in the European Union?

We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Hydroxyethyl Urea banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Hydroxyethyl Urea allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Hydroxyethyl Urea used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: hair conditioning, humectant, skin conditioning.

What is Hydroxyethyl Urea called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 하이드록시에틸우레아.

Which K-beauty products contain Hydroxyethyl Urea?

24+ products we checked list it, for example Anua 8 Hyaluronic Acid Catechin Calming Pad, ma:nyo Air Light Moisturizing Sunscreen, Eqqualberry Aloe PDRN Calming Serum.

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