Imidazolidinyl Urea

Imidazolidinyl Urea is a cosmetic ingredient used as a preservative agent. It is used in 219 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI nameIMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA
FunctionPRESERVATIVE
CAS number39236-46-9
EC number254-372-6
Prevalence219 products (0.24% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches390

Used in

General Moisturizers 10.5%Serums 10.5%Face Cleansers 10%Body Lotions 5.5%Toners 4.1%Eye Moisturizers 3.7%

Frequently asked

What does Imidazolidinyl Urea do in skincare?
Imidazolidinyl Urea functions as a preservative agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Imidazolidinyl Urea?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (10.5% of its uses).

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