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Hydroxyethyl Urea
Hydroxyethyl UreaHydrator
A urea-related hydrator — attracts and holds water at the skin’s surface with a light, non-tacky feel.
What it does
A relative of urea that pulls in and holds water at the skin’s surface with a light, non-tacky feel. It usually comes dissolved in water.
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