{"product_id":"urea-powder","title":"Urea Powder Canada","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf your moisturizer sits on top of skin instead of sinking in, urea is what's missing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUrea is one of the first actives every serious formulator adds to their toolkit — and for good reason. It's a natural component of healthy skin (part of your skin's own Natural Moisturizing Factor), which means it works \u003cem\u003ewith\u003c\/em\u003e your skin's biology, not against it. When skin is dry, rough, or flaky, it's often because urea levels have dropped. Adding it back — in a lotion, cream, or serum — is one of the most effective things you can do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt low concentrations (2–5%), urea pulls water into the skin and holds it there. At higher concentrations (5–10%+), it starts to gently loosen the bonds between dead skin cells, making it a true dual-action ingredient: humectant \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e exfoliant in one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy formulators love it\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt makes other ingredients work better.\u003c\/strong\u003e Urea increases skin permeability, so actives like Niacinamide, Retinol, or Vitamin C penetrate more effectively when urea is in the formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's dose-dependent.\u003c\/strong\u003e You control what it does by adjusting the concentration — gentle hydration at 2%, visible exfoliation at 10%, intensive callus softening at 20%+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's easy to work with.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water-soluble, stable across a wide pH range (4–8), and compatible with almost everything in your formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's affordable and high-impact.\u003c\/strong\u003e A small amount goes a long way — even 5g is enough to formulate several full batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat to make with it (beginner-friendly)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour first body lotion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add 5% urea to the water phase of any basic lotion. You'll immediately notice the difference in how the finished product feels on skin — less greasy, more absorbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA foot cream that actually works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use 10% urea with 5% Glycerin. This combination softens rough, calloused skin faster than almost anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA hydrating toner or essence:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dissolve 2–3% urea in water with Sodium Hyaluronate (0.1%) for a simple, effective hydrating toner with no emulsification needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to use it in your formula\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd to the \u003cstrong\u003ewater phase\u003c\/strong\u003e before heating — dissolves easily in warm or room-temperature water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep processing temperature \u003cstrong\u003ebelow 70°C\u003c\/strong\u003e to avoid decomposition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical use rate: \u003cstrong\u003e2–10%\u003c\/strong\u003e for skincare; up to 20% for intensive foot\/callus treatments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH stable between \u003cstrong\u003e4.0–8.0\u003c\/strong\u003e — no special pH adjustment needed for most formulas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlycerin · Sodium Hyaluronate · Lactic Acid · Panthenol · Allantoin · Niacinamide · Coco Caprylate\/Caprate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINCI: Urea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppearance: White crystalline powder, odourless\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolubility: Water-soluble\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended use rate: 2–10% (skincare); up to 40% (foot care)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH range: 4.0–8.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShelf life: 24 months when stored in a cool, dry place\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pure Actives Co.","offers":[{"title":"20g","offer_id":42742755197027,"sku":"4274275519","price":5.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":42742755229795,"sku":"4274275522","price":15.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":42742755262563,"sku":"4274275526","price":30.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/4154\/4291\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_8307b0bb-e637-4311-999d-3ec843cd1f98.png?v=1756565800","url":"https:\/\/www.pureactivesco.ca\/ja\/products\/urea-powder","provider":"PURE ACTIVES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}