DIMETHYLOL UREA
Ingredient type: OTHER
✨ Role: Dimethylol urea is mainly used as a fixing agent in cosmetic products. It helps maintain the stability and texture of a formula, particularly in nail polishes and styling products.
Ingredient type: Stabilizer
⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe in cosmetics at usual concentrations. However, it can release small amounts of formaldehyde, a point to watch for sensitive individuals.
✨ Vegan: Yes, dimethylol urea is of synthetic origin and suitable for vegan formulas.
✨ Worth knowing: Although safe overall, people with very sensitive skin or allergies to formaldehyde are advised to do a skin test before use.
Present in: Mainly used in nail varnishes, hair care products and certain facial care products that require particular hold or stability of the formula.


