Very Disliked
Imidazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Preservative
Preservative
May cause Irritation
May cause Irritation
Skin irritation can arise from a number of reasons: very dry skin, sensitivity to certain ingredients, allergies, dermatitis, bug bites, eczema, rosacea, and illness are common factors.
May feed Fungal Acne
May feed Fungal Acne
Malassezia (Pityrosporum) folliculitis is a skin condition with acne-like breakouts caused by malassezia, a type of yeast.
Can worsen Eczema
Can worsen Eczema
Eczema is also known as Atopic Dermatitis. Common symptoms include redness of the skin, itchiness, patches of rough skin, and small bumps.
Explained
Imidazolidinyl Urea is a preservative and isn't fungal acne safe. It can cause irritation and worsen eczema.
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Users who like it
7%
Users who avoid it
93%
What it does
Preservative
Tending to preserve or capable of preserving.
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.3%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Cleansers
Treatments
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
Products with Imidazolidinyl Urea
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
34567
INCI Name
IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA
INN Name
imidurea
EC #
 254-372-6
All Functions
Preservative