Urea Powder: Your Ultimate Solution for Intense Hydration & Skin Renewal
Also known as carbamide powder, urea is the powerhouse ingredient your skincare routine has been missing. But what makes it so effective? The secret lies in its unique dual-action mechanism. Urea is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture into the skin like a magnet, combating dryness and dehydration. Simultaneously, it's a gentle keratolytic agent. This means it effortlessly breaks down and removes dead, flaky skin cells, promoting a smoother, more even texture and allowing subsequent products to penetrate deeper. It's this one-two punch of hydration and exfoliation that sets urea apart from other single-function ingredients.
In today's market, urea-based products are gaining significant traction as consumers become more educated about scientifically-backed, multifunctional actives. They are moving beyond basic moisturizers to seek out targeted treatments for concerns like severe dryness, rough patches, and conditions such as keratosis pilaris. While many brands offer urea creams, the availability of pure, high-quality urea powder presents a unique opportunity for customization and formulation flexibility that pre-made products can't match.
We partner with you in formulation. Our technical team helps determine the ideal concentration for your specific product goals—whether it's a gentle 5% for daily hydration or a more potent 20% for intensive foot therapy. This collaborative approach, combined with ensuring seamless integration of the powder into your unique bases, guarantees that your final product is a precisely calibrated, market-leading solution.
Why our urea powder?
1. Purity & Low Irritant Potential
>99.8% Purity with Controlled Biuret Content. We rigorously control the presence of biuret, a common byproduct of urea synthesis, to levels below 0.2%. High biuret content can lead to formulation instability and increase the potential for skin irritation, especially in leave-on products or those designed for sensitive skin. Our low-biuret urea ensures a safer, gentler, and more stable base for your final product.
2. Optimized Particle Size Distribution
Precision for Flawless Formulations. Our advanced milling technology allows for customizable particle size distributions. You can specify a coarser 100-200 micron cut for scrubs or a fine <50 micron powder for seamless integration into serums and lotions without any gritty texture. This eliminates clumping, ensures rapid and complete dissolution, and prevents sedimentation in mixing tanks.
3. OEM Synergy: Co-Develop to Dominate Your Niche
Concentration & Compatibility Expertise: Whether you're developing a 10% moisturizer for eczema-prone skin or a 40% callus dissolver, our R&D team provides data-backed guidance on the optimal concentration, pH balancing, and compatible humectants (like glycerin and lactic acid) to maximize urea's keratolytic and hydrating effects.
From Powder to Profitable Product: We go beyond supplying a raw material. We help integrate our urea powder into anhydrous systems, hydrogels, and stable emulsions, overcoming common hurdles like urea's high aqueous solubility and potential to affect viscosity.
COA (Certificate of Analysis)
Item
Specification
Test Result
Test Method
Appearance
White crystalline powder
White crystalline powder
Visual
Assay (Urea content)
≥99.0%
99.2%
HPLC
Loss on Drying
≤0.5%
0.3%
GB/T 6284
pH (10% solution)
6.0–8.0
6.8
pH meter
Ammonium (NH₄⁺)
≤0.1%
0.05%
Titration
Biuret
≤1.0%
0.4%
UV-Vis
Chloride (Cl⁻)
≤0.02%
0.01%
Mohr method
Sulfate (SO₄²⁻)
≤0.02%
0.01%
Gravimetric
Heavy Metals (as Pb)
≤10ppm
<5ppm
AAS
Arsenic (As)
≤3ppm
<1ppm
AAS
Solubility
Soluble in water
Soluble
Visual
Microbial Test
Total Plate Count
≤1000 CFU/g
450 CFU/g
GB 4789.2
Yeast & Mold
≤100 CFU/g
20 CFU/g
GB 4789.15
E. coli
Negative
Negative
GB 4789.3
Salmonella
Negative
Negative
GB 4789.4
Common Applications
1. Skincare & Cosmetics
Acts as a natural humectant and moisturizer in creams, lotions, and serums. Helps soften rough skin and improve hydration.
2. Haircare Products
Used in shampoos and conditioners to strengthen hair, improve moisture retention, and reduce scalp dryness.
3. Pharmaceuticals
Incorporated in ointments and dermatological formulations for treating dry skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and keratosis.
4. Agriculture & Fertilizers
Widely used as a nitrogen-rich fertilizer to promote plant growth and improve crop yields.
5. Animal Feed
Added as a protein source and to enhance nitrogen content for livestock nutrition.
6. Industrial Uses
Used in adhesives, resins, and chemical synthesis as a raw material.
Recommended Dosage
1. Skincare
2–10% in creams and lotions; higher concentrations (up to 40%) for keratolytic treatments.
2. Haircare
1–5% in shampoos and conditioners.
3. Pharmaceuticals
5–20% in ointments for dry or thickened skin areas.
4. Fertilizer
46% nitrogen content; dosage varies by crop type and soil condition (typically 50–200 kg per hectare).
5. Animal Feed
Typically 1–2% of total feed, depending on species and nutritional requirements.
6. Industrial Applications
Usage depends on product formulation; follow technical guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Urea Powder and how does it work?
Urea (carbamide) is a dual-action active ingredient. It works as a humectant to draw moisture deep into the skin, while simultaneously acting as a keratolytic agent to gently exfoliate and remove dead, flaky skin cells.
2. What is the purity level and biuret content of your Urea Powder?
Our Urea Powder features a high purity level of >99.8%. We strictly control biuret content to below 0.2% to ensure maximum formulation stability and minimize the risk of skin irritation.
3. Can the particle size of the Urea Powder be customized?
Yes, we offer customizable particle size distributions. We can supply a coarser 100-200 micron cut for body scrubs or a fine <50 micron powder for seamless blending into serums, lotions, and creams.
4. What is the recommended dosage for cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations?
Typical skincare formulations use 2–10% for daily moisturizers and up to 40% for intensive keratolytic treatments. Haircare products generally use 1–5%, while pharmaceutical ointments require 5–20%.
5. Is the Urea Powder water-soluble?
Yes, Urea Powder is highly soluble in water, making it easy to incorporate into aqueous solutions, hydrogels, and the water phase of emulsions.
6. What applications is this Urea Powder suitable for?
It is widely used in skincare, cosmetics, haircare, pharmaceutical ointments, nitrogen-rich fertilizers for agriculture, animal feed protein fortification, and various industrial synthesis processes.
Trusted Carbamide Bulk Supplier & OEM Partner
Ready to secure a reliable, high-purity supply of Urea Powder? As an established, certified Manufacturer and Bulk Supplier with nearly two decades of production mastery, we specialize in delivering the ultra-low biuret and precise particle specifications your technical and cosmetic applications demand. Partner with us to leverage our robust OEM capabilities—we turn our superior raw material into your branded, market-ready product, backed by our comprehensive suite of global quality certifications. Let's discuss how our product purity and integrated manufacturing services can stabilize your supply chain and accelerate your market launch. Contact our team today.
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