Humectants

Hydroxyethyl Urea

INCI: HYDROXYETHYL UREA
CAS 1320-51-0 EC 215-304-0
Urea, (2-Hydroxyethyl)-
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Humectant, Moisturizing, Skin Conditioning
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Urea, (2-Hydroxyethyl)-

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
1320-51-0
EC Number
215-304-0
INCI
HYDROXYETHYL UREA
Category
Humectants
Updated
Apr 2, 2026