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Urea

Low Concern

Quick verdict

Low risk

Urea skin safety dashboard

Urea scores 82/100 across 3 product analyses. The most important acne and irritation checks are summarized first.

Comedogenic rating

1/5

Low clogging risk signal in current analyses.

Fungal acne concern

Lower

No major fungal-acne warning is flagged by current data.

Pregnancy concern

Lower

No elevated pregnancy-specific concern is flagged here.

Skin types to avoid

None flagged

Based on pore-clogging and irritation risk signals.

What is Urea and why is it used?

We're still generating a detailed description for Urea. Check back shortly - or scan a product containing this ingredient to speed things up.

Will Urea clog my pores? (Comedogenic Rating)

Comedogenic Risk: 1/5

Urea has an estimated comedogenic risk of 1/5 based on GlowLens ingredient scoring across 3 product analyses. A higher number signals a stronger pore-clogging tendency for acne-prone skin. This is informational, not medical advice.

Known Side Effects and Allergies: how concerning is Urea?

Low Concern

Urea currently scores 82/100, which places it in a lower-concern band overall. The main practical consideration is skin irritation, sensitivity, or breakouts in formulas where it appears alongside other potentially irritating ingredients. This is informational, not medical advice.

Is Urea safe for pregnancy?

While our analysis gives Urea a safety score of 82/100 with a low concern level, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider about any cosmetic ingredients during pregnancy or nursing. GlowLens provides general safety assessments - pregnancy-specific advice should come from your doctor or midwife.

Final Verdict: who should be most cautious with Urea?

No specific skin type is automatically excluded for Urea, but a patch test is still useful for reactive skin. This is informational, not medical advice.

How we rate this ingredient

Rating sourced from official regulatory and scientific databases.Confidence: HighLast reviewed Jun 13, 2026
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Found in 3 Products

Sebamed trockene Haut handcreme parfumfrei urea 5 % - contains Urea
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Sebamed trockene Haut handcreme parfumfrei urea 5 %

low

Harnstoff wirkt feuchtigkeitsspendend und kann bei höheren Konzentrationen leicht keratolytisch wirken, was die Haut glättet.

Rejuran Turnover Ampoule C-PDRN - contains Urea
82

Rejuran Turnover Ampoule C-PDRN

low

Effectively binds moisture in the skin and has a slightly smoothing effect in low concentrations.

The Ordinary Glycolic Acid Toner - contains Urea
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The Ordinary Glycolic Acid Toner

low

Acts as a natural moisturizing factor and supports the gentle shedding of dead skin cells.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Urea and why is it used?
We're still generating a detailed description for Urea. Check back shortly - or scan a product containing this ingredient to speed things up. Across 3 products in our database, Urea appears in various formulations. Use our free skincare ingredient checker to see how it interacts with other ingredients in specific products.
Will Urea clog my pores? (Comedogenic Rating)
Urea has an estimated comedogenic risk of 1/5 based on GlowLens ingredient scoring across 3 product analyses. A higher number signals a stronger pore-clogging tendency for acne-prone skin. This is informational, not medical advice.
Known Side Effects and Allergies: how concerning is Urea?
Urea currently scores 82/100, which places it in a lower-concern band overall. The main practical consideration is skin irritation, sensitivity, or breakouts in formulas where it appears alongside other potentially irritating ingredients. This is informational, not medical advice.
Is Urea safe for pregnancy?
While our analysis gives Urea a safety score of 82/100 with a low concern level, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider about any cosmetic ingredients during pregnancy or nursing. GlowLens provides general safety assessments - pregnancy-specific advice should come from your doctor or midwife.
Final Verdict: who should be most cautious with Urea?
No specific skin type is automatically excluded for Urea, but a patch test is still useful for reactive skin. This is informational, not medical advice.