imidazolidinyl urea and diazolidinyl urea

Question 1

What is imidazolidinyl urea and diazolidinyl urea?

Answer 1

These are formaldehyde-releasing preservatives used in many cosmetics and pharmaceutical preparations

one of the most widely used preservative systems in the world

Question 2

What products contain imidazolidinyl urea and diazolidinyl urea?

Answer 2

Cosmetics
- Foundations, powders, concealers
- Eye makeup (liners, shadows, mascara)
- Facial makeup (blushes)
- Bronzers and tanning creams
- Makeup removers
- Cuticle removers

Self-hygiene/pharmaceutical products
- Burn remedies
- Shampoos
- Moisturizing lotions and creams
- Body powders
- Sunscreens
- Cleansers, wipes, and other skincare products
- Prescription topical medications

Household and industrial products

• Paints
• Cutting oils

Question 3

Who is at risk of allergy to imidazolidinyl urea and diazolidinyl urea?

Answer 3

Women using cosmetics

Individuals with atopic dermatitis

Workers who handle imidazolidinyl urea and diazolidinyl urea