Urea, also known as urea or carbon amide, has a chemical formula of CH4N2O or CO(NH2)2 . It is an organic compound composed of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and hydrogen. It is a white crystal. One of the simplest organic compounds, it is the major nitrogen-containing end product of protein metabolism in mammals and some fish.
As a neutral fertilizer, urea is suitable for a variety of soils and plants. It is easy to store, convenient to use, and has little damage to the soil. It is a chemical nitrogen fertilizer that is used in large quantities and is also the nitrogen fertilizer with the highest nitrogen content. Industrially, ammonia and carbon dioxide are used to synthesize urea under certain conditions.
Urea is a very useful moisturizing ingredient. It exists in the stratum corneum of the skin and is the main component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor NMF. For the skin, urea has the effect of moisturizing and softening cuticles, so it can also prevent the cuticles from clogging pores, thereby improving the problem of acne. Used to add moisturizing ingredients to facial masks, skin care lotions, creams, hand creams and other products. Adding proportion is 3-5%