Irritantlow risk Common irritant
Urea
INCI · Urea
Humectant and keratolytic. At higher concentrations (>10%) it can sting and irritate eczema-prone skin.
Why dermatologists flag it
NEA-listed irritant — high-concentration urea formulations can aggravate eczema
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Urea appears under any of these names — manufacturers choose between INCI, common, and local-language terms freely.
UreaCarbamideDiaminomethanalयूरिया
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