HYDROXYETHYL UREA is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data.
HYDROXYETHYL UREA
Safety grade: A
Hydroxyethyl urea is a humectant and conditioning agent that helps attract and retain moisture in hair and skin. It's a lab-created ingredient designed to improve hydration and softness.
This ingredient works by drawing moisture into hair and skin while providing conditioning benefits, helping to improve softness, smoothness, and overall hydration in cosmetic formulations.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Humectant ingredients
- GLYCERIN — Grade B
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A**
- CAPRYLYL GLYCOL — Grade A
- SORBITOL — Grade A
- LACTIC ACID — Grade B
- BUTYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A
- SODIUM HYALURONATE — Grade A
- XYLITOL — Grade A