Dimethyl Urea
Dimethyl Urea is a cosmetic ingredient used as a nail conditioning agent. It is used in 4 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | DIMETHYL UREA |
| Function | NAIL CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 96-31-1 |
| EC number | 202-498-7 |
| Prevalence | 4 products (0% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 40 |
Used in
Leave-in Treatments 50%Nail Care 50%
Frequently asked
- What does Dimethyl Urea do in skincare?
- Dimethyl Urea functions as a nail conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Dimethyl Urea allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Dimethyl Urea?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially leave-in treatments (50% of its uses).
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