Cosmetics & Personal Care Ingredients

Cosmetic raw materials and personal care ingredient guides.

Hydroxyethyl Urea in Cosmetics: Humectant and Moisturizer Applications

Hydroxyethyl urea (HEU, CAS 1320-51-0) has become a go-to humectant in modern personal care — a mild, low-irritation moisturizer that delivers lasting hydration without the sticky feel of glycerin. This guide covers how HEU works in cosmetics, where it is used, and how to formulate with it. 1. Why HEU in Personal Care Hydroxyethyl urea […]

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Hydroxyethyl Urea (CAS 1320-51-0): Properties, Manufacturing and Applications

Hydroxyethyl urea (HEU, CAS 1320-51-0) is a mild, low-irritation humectant that has become a staple in personal care — and a useful additive in textiles, paper and other industries. Its simple production chemistry and skin-compatible profile make it an attractive ingredient. This article covers the manufacturing process, the properties, the applications and the buying considerations

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Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate: Chemistry and Applications

Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate (SLMI, CAS 928663-45-0) is a mild anionic surfactant made from lauric acid and isethionic acid. It combines rich, creamy foam with very low skin irritation, which makes it a preferred base for facial cleansers, body washes, shampoos and baby care products. This guide covers its chemistry, production technology, specifications, applications and

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