Urea
What is Urea?
A humectant and keratolytic used mostly in body and foot care. Concentration decides the function: low levels moisturise, high levels soften thickened skin, and the high end can push a product toward drug classification in some markets.
At a glance
- Category
- Ingredients
- Also known as
- 요소
- Korean term
- 요소
- Last reviewed
- July 23, 2026
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