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UREA PEROXIDE

A cosmetic ingredient name in the source index. Discover its recorded roles, identity and the context behind the label.

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INCI / SOURCE NAMEUREA PEROXIDE
CAS REFERENCE124-43-6
RECORDED FUNCTIONS1 cosmetic roles
RESEARCH COVERAGESource identity recordView evidence scope ↗
01 / BENEFITS & USES

What it brings to beauty.

Explore the recorded roles of UREA PEROXIDE and what they can mean in a cosmetic formula.

Source-function explanation

The panels below interpret this ingredient’s recorded functions. They describe possible contributions, not proven clinical results. Any individually reviewed study is shown separately.

01 / COSMETIC CONTEXT

For skin

No skin-specific function has been mapped from this source record. Ingredient-specific skin benefits have not yet been reviewed here.

02 / COSMETIC CONTEXT

For hair

No hair-specific function has been mapped from this source record. Hair or scalp benefits have not yet been reviewed here.

03 / FORMULATION ROLE

In cosmetics

  • OxidisingParticipates in oxidation reactions within a cosmetic formulation.

Possible formulation contexts

Examples associated with the recorded function classes; these are not verified product listings or instructions to apply the raw ingredient.

  • Controlled chemical-reaction systems
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Ingredient form, concentration, pH, delivery system and contact time can change the result. A skin finding does not establish a hair benefit; a conditioning or fibre result does not establish hair growth.

CosIng record · function source ↗
02 / KNOW THE NAME

Ingredient identity

Source ingredient name
UREA PEROXIDE
CAS identifier(s)
124-43-6
EC identifier(s)
204-701-4
Other source names / search aliases
carbamide peroxide

CAS and EC identifiers are source references. A botanical extract, polymer or mixture may have more than one identifier; a name does not establish purity, supplier grade or sourcing.

Chemical names in the source

  • Hydrogen peroxide-urea

Matched chemical reference

PubChem compound ID
31294
Molecular formula
CH6N2O3
Molecular weight
94.07 g/mol
Systematic name
hydrogen peroxide;urea
InChIKey
AQLJVWUFPCUVLO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Matched through one source CAS and a confirmed ingredient name or source alias. These facts describe the matched PubChem record; they do not describe particle form, supplier grade or finished-product performance.

03 / INSIDE THE FORMULA

What does it do?

Oxidising

Participates in oxidation reactions within a cosmetic formulation.

Functions describe possible roles in a formulation. They do not establish the performance of every product containing this ingredient.

04 / READ THE LABEL

Match the complete name.

Look for the complete name UREA PEROXIDE. Similar words, derivatives and salts can refer to different ingredients.

A label usually does not tell you the supplier grade, extraction method or exact concentration of each ingredient. An individual ingredient cannot reveal the overall behaviour of a finished formula.

Expanded Beaut.in explanation in progress

This entry currently documents source identity and functions. Ingredient-specific efficacy studies, sensitisation context and India-specific restrictions still need an editorial review.

05 / EVIDENCE & REGULATORY CONTEXT

Keep the context in view.

European Union source references

Conditions below are taken from the dated CosIng annex export. A reference can cover a group of substances and specific product types. Read all conditions together; this is not an assessment of an Indian product.

Annex III/12 · Restricted-substance list (EU source) Identity matched to source row
Chemical name / INN
Hydrogen peroxide and other compounds or mixtures that release hydrogen peroxide, including carbamide peroxide and zinc peroxide, with the exception of the following substances in Annex II: No 1397, 1398, 1399
Product Type, body parts
(a) Hair products

(b) Skin products

(c) Nail hardening products

(d) Oral products, including mouth rinse, tooth paste and tooth whitening or bleaching products

(e) Tooth whitening or bleaching products

(f) Products intended for eyelashes
Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation
(a) 12 % of H2O2 (40 volumes), present or released

(b) 4 % of H2O2, present or released

(c) 2 % of H2O2, present or released

(d) ≤ 0,1 % of H2O2, present or released

(e) > 0,1 % ≤ 6 % of H2O2, present or released

(f) 2 % of H2O2, present or released
Other
(e) To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, first use by dental practitioners as defined under Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council* or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured.
Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use.
Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age.

(f) For professional use only
Wording of conditions of use and warnings
(a) (f) Wear suitable gloves

(a) (b) (c) (e)
Contains hydrogen peroxide
Avoid contact with eyes
Rinse immediately if product comes into contact with them.

(e) Concentration of H2O2 present or released indicated in percentage.
Not to be used on a person under 18 years of age.
To be only sold to dental practitioners. For each cycle of use, the first use to be only done by dental practitioners or under their direct supervision if an equivalent level of safety is ensured.
Afterwards to be provided to the consumer to complete the cycle of use.

f) To be printed on the label:
‘For professional use only.
Avoid contact with eyes.
Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them.
Contains hydrogen peroxide
Regulation
(EU) 2019/831
Update Date
27/07/2020
European Commission · Annex source ↗
India

Applicable Cosmetics Rules and standards need to be checked for the ingredient, product type and use. Ingredient-specific restrictions have not yet been mapped here.

European Union

CosIng records do not authorise use. Check the current Cosmetics Regulation and annexes for restrictions and conditions.

United States

FDA guidance has a US scope. Product classification, colour additives and other ingredient conditions require separate checks.

Individual experience

No personalised suitability or allergy assessment is provided. A source function is separate from human efficacy and finished-product testing.

Independent clinical evidence synthesis
Not yet completed
Ingredient safety score
Not assigned
Concentration / exposure limits
Not inferred from the ingredient name
06 / FOLLOW THE REFERENCE

Sources & record history

About this image

2D structure · PubChem CID 31294 · 2D structure depiction using the PubChem isomeric SMILES record. This does not show particle size, crystal form, supplier grade or raw-material appearance.

Structure rendered for Beaut.in from PubChem data.

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Rendered from the source isomeric SMILES representation. This is not a photograph of the cosmetic raw material. · Reference checked 28 October 2026.

  1. European Commission · CosIng ingredient record ↗

    Identity, identifiers and functions. Snapshot checked 28 October 2026. CosIng source reference: 38839.

  2. European Commission · Database scope & limitations ↗
  3. CDSCO · India cosmetics framework ↗
  4. FDA · US cosmetics guidance ↗

Beaut.in explains ingredient information in original language. Source inclusion does not constitute endorsement. Source descriptions and annex-table fields are reproduced with credit to the European Union; formatting is normalised. The current record is a dated snapshot, not a live regulatory monitor. Reuse terms: European Commission · CC BY 4.0 ↗.

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