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The urea in hand cream is chemically derived. It's not from urine. Urea is a natural moisturizer and helps the skin retain moisture, hence it's use in hand and foot creams and even facial moisturizers.
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What is the function of hand cream?
Hand cream can have many functions:it can be used to moisturize dry skinit can be used to make your hands smell good.It also depends what type of hand cream it is.
Can urea cream be used on face?
Urea is not good for dry skin. Urea is good for acne, though. Urea helps to dry up the oozing from severe acne.
What is urea used for?
urea is used to produce NH3 and enter in many reactions as preparation of phthalimide urea is excreted from the body because it is a waste product and our bodies do not need it
What is burts bees cream used for?
Burts Bees Cream is used as a hand and face cream. It is also made into lotion form and used again on hands face the the body generally. It is a very good moisturizing cream.
Is urea toxic?
Urea is used in fertilizers and is not considered toxic. Ammonia is toxic and is what converts readily to urea.
What are the two main reactants that are used to make urea?
The two main reactants that are used to make urea are oxygen and carbondioxide.
Why urea is an important compound?
Urea can by used as fertilizer in agriculture, is used in pharmaceuticals, raw material in organic chemistry etc.
What did they use for hand cream in 19th century America?
Castor oil, animal fat, olive oil, and corn oil were used as hand creams in the 19th century.
What is diazolidinyl urea used for?
It is a cosmetic ingredient used for its anti microbial properties
What is the function of methyl stearate and propylene glycol in hand cream?
Methyl stearate is used as emolient; propylene glycol is used as humectant, preservative and solvent.
Where can I purchase Neutrogena's New Hands hand cream that I used for years and now cannot find?
It is not made any longer
What can be used to kill insects that are eating plants?
Anti pest such as Urea, can kill insect pests. but urea can decrease the fertility of soil.
