Balea Handcreme Urea 5%

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Recorded ingredients include Urea and Lactic Acid. Fragrance allergens are present in the recorded ingredients. View details

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2 key ingredients · Urea, AHA exfoliant (gentle)
Contains Lactic Acid, which can increase sun sensitivity. Use sunscreen during the day. · From the decoded label.
Label limits · Part of the ingredient list or its source is unconfirmed. Free-of and vegan status are not established.

Ingredient breakdown

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Label captured · 24 of 25 parsed · 24 of 24 explained

The full record for each of the 24 linked ingredients — identifiers, every recorded function, sources, and where each figure came from.

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AquaWater
INCI name
Aqua
As printed on the label
Aqua
Recorded CosIng functions
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Water — PubChem Compound Summary (CID 962) · reference
Water — Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary (Cosmetics Info, Personal Care Products Council) · reference
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Urea
INCI name
Urea
As printed on the label
Urea
Korean name
우레아, 유레아
Recorded CosIng functions
antistatic — is listed in CosIng as an antistatic agent (static control, mostly in hair products)
buffering — keeps a formula's pH steady
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Clinical evidences of urea at medium concentration (PubMed)
Ethylhexyl Stearate
INCI name
Ethylhexyl Stearate
As printed on the label
Ethylhexyl stearate
Korean name
에칠헥실스테아레이트, 에틸헥실스테아레이트
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Ethylhexyl Stearate — COSMILE Europe · European cosmetic ingredient database
Glycerin
INCI name
Glycerin
As printed on the label
Glycerin
Korean name
글리세린
Recorded CosIng functions
denaturant — makes alcohol undrinkable without changing its cosmetic use
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
oral care — is listed in CosIng as an oral-care agent (mouth or teeth products)
perfuming — adds scent
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
skin protecting — is listed in CosIng as a skin-protecting agent
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
Cetearyl Alcohol
INCI name
Cetearyl Alcohol
As printed on the label
Cetearyl alcohol
Korean name
세테아릴알코올
Recorded CosIng functions
emulsion stabilising — keeps an oil-water mixture from separating over time
opacifying — makes a clear formula look opaque or cloudy
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
surfactant - foam boosting — helps the product lather
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Dicaprylyl Ether
INCI name
Dicaprylyl Ether
As printed on the label
Dicaprylyl ether
Korean name
다이카프릴릴에터, 디카프릴릴에텔
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of Fatty Ethers as Used in Cosmetics
Butyrospermum Parkii ButterShea butter
INCI name
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
As printed on the label
Butyrospermum parkii butter
Korean name
쉐어버터, 시어버터
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter - COSMILE Europe
ParfumFragrance
INCI name
Parfum
As printed on the label
Parfum
Korean name
향료
Recorded CosIng functions
fragrance — adds scent
perfuming — adds scent
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Fragrances in Cosmetics - U.S. Food and Drug Administration · regulatory reference
Coco-Caprylate
INCI name
Coco-Caprylate
As printed on the label
Coco-caprylate
Korean name
코코-카프릴레이트
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics · Peer-reviewed Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
INCI name
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
As printed on the label
Sodium stearoyl glutamate
Korean name
소듐스테아로일글루타메이트
Recorded CosIng functions
cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Sodium Lactate
INCI name
Sodium Lactate
As printed on the label
Sodium lactate
Korean name
소듐락테이트
Recorded CosIng functions
buffering — keeps a formula's pH steady
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
keratolytic — loosens and helps shed the outer layer of dead skin cells
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Sodium Lactate
Tocopheryl Acetate
INCI name
Tocopheryl Acetate
As printed on the label
Tocopheryl acetate
Korean name
토코페릴아세테이트
Recorded CosIng functions
antioxidant — slows oxidation that can degrade a formula
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Vitamin E in dermatology · peer-reviewed review
TocopherolVitamin E
INCI name
Tocopherol
As printed on the label
Tocopherol
Korean name
토코페롤
Recorded CosIng functions
antioxidant — slows oxidation that can degrade a formula
fragrance — adds scent
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
2/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Xanthan Gum
INCI name
Xanthan Gum
As printed on the label
Xanthan gum
Korean name
잔탄검
Recorded CosIng functions
binding — holds a product's ingredients together
emulsion stabilising — keeps an oil-water mixture from separating over time
gel forming — thickens a liquid into a gel texture
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
surfactant - emulsifying — keeps oil and water blended together
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Gellan Gum
INCI name
Gellan Gum
As printed on the label
Gellan gum
Korean name
젤란검
Recorded CosIng functions
film forming — leaves a thin film on skin or hair after it dries
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Gellan Gum - COSMILE Europe · ingredient database
Lactic AcidAHA exfoliant (gentle)
INCI name
Lactic Acid
As printed on the label
Lactic acid
Korean name
락틱애씨드
Recorded CosIng functions
buffering — keeps a formula's pH steady
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Alpha Hydroxy Acids - Cosmetic Ingredients (FDA)
Benzyl Alcohol
INCI name
Benzyl Alcohol
As printed on the label
Benzyl alcohol
Korean name
벤질알코올
Recorded CosIng functions
perfuming — adds scent
preservative — helps inhibit microorganism growth in the formula
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Linalool
INCI name
Linalool
As printed on the label
Linalool
Korean name
리날룰
Recorded CosIng functions
deodorant — is listed in CosIng as a deodorant agent
perfuming — adds scent
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Contact allergy to hydroperoxides of limonene and linalool - DermNet · reference
Citronellol
INCI name
Citronellol
As printed on the label
Citronellol
Korean name
시트로넬올
Recorded CosIng functions
perfuming — adds scent
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Characterization of skin sensitizers from autoxidized citronellol - impact of the terpene structure on the autoxidation process (PubMed) · clinical study
Limonene
INCI name
Limonene
As printed on the label
Limonene
Korean name
리모넨
Recorded CosIng functions
deodorant — is listed in CosIng as a deodorant agent
perfuming — adds scent
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Contact allergy to hydroperoxides of limonene and linalool - DermNet
Geraniol
INCI name
Geraniol
As printed on the label
Geraniol
Korean name
제라니올
Recorded CosIng functions
perfuming — adds scent
tonic — refreshes or invigorates the skin
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Fragrance mix allergy - DermNet · reference
Decylene Glycol
INCI name
Decylene Glycol
As printed on the label
Decylene glycol
Korean name
데실렌글라이콜
Recorded CosIng functions
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Decylene Glycol — COSMILE Europe · European cosmetic ingredient database
1,2-Decanediol substance record — PubChem
Caprylyl Glycol
INCI name
Caprylyl Glycol
As printed on the label
Caprylyl glycol
Korean name
카프릴릴글라이콜
Recorded CosIng functions
deodorant — is listed in CosIng as a deodorant agent
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
skin conditioning - emollient — softens and smooths the skin
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Phenoxyethanol
INCI name
Phenoxyethanol
As printed on the label
Phenoxyethanol
Korean name
페녹시에탄올
Recorded CosIng functions
antimicrobial — helps control microorganism growth in the product
preservative — helps inhibit microorganism growth in the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
European Commission Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety: Final Opinion on Phenoxyethanol (SCCS/1575/16)

Where this label came from. 24 of 25 label tokens linked to a known ingredient; parse status ok.

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Breastfeeding has not been assessed separately in this database. Pregnancy results do not answer that question.

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Balea Handcreme Urea 5%

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