Urea 10% + Lactic Acid Body Lotion
The problem-solver body lotion Western drugstores can't keep stocked — keratosis, bumps and rough patches.
MOQ from 1,000 pcs (stock formula) · GMPC + ISO 22716 · US FDA registered
Body care is skincare's fastest-growing Western category, and its growth engine is problem-solving: rough bumpy arms (keratosis pilaris), scaly legs, cracked heels. The formula that dominates this space combines urea — a humectant and gentle keratolytic that dermatology has used for decades — with lactic acid and barrier lipids. It is a result-visible, condition-named product: exactly what body-care shoppers search for.
We manufacture urea body lotions at 5% and 10% with lactic acid support and a ceramide-enriched version for eczema-adjacent positioning. Large-format economics (250–400 ml pumps) make this the highest-margin-per-impression SKU in body care, and the condition-specific story markets itself through search and pharmacist recommendation.
Rich fast-absorbing lotion · 250/400 ml pump bottle · daily use, body-wide
Key Actives & Typical Concentrations
All INCI names and concentration ranges below reflect publicly documented formulation practice for this category. Every value is adjustable in your custom build — see the customization section.
| Ingredient (INCI) | Typical Level | Function & Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Urea | 10% (5% gentle version) | Dual-action humectant and keratolytic; smooths rough, scaly skin |
| Lactic Acid | 3–5% | AHA exfoliation for texture; boosts the smoothing effect |
| Ceramide NP + Cholesterol | 0.5–1% | Barrier lipids for the eczema-adjacent, sensitive positioning |
| Glycerin + Squalane | 5% / 2% | Deep hydration with non-greasy seal |
| Colloidal Oatmeal (version B) | 1% | Soothing support for itch-prone, dry skin |
How We Engineer This Formula
Named-condition marketing sells itself
Consumers arrive with the condition already diagnosed — keratosis pilaris, rough heels, scaly shins. A urea 10% lotion answers by name, which compresses the marketing job into ingredient education. Western content and pharmacist recommendations do the rest.
Large-format margin structure
Body SKUs sell in 250–400 ml formats with strong perceived value; the formula economics support aggressive DTC pricing while keeping margin. It is also the natural subscription SKU — body lotion never goes out of rotation.
Eczema-adjacent without drug claims
The ceramide + colloidal oatmeal version serves the sensitive-skin shopper without crossing into therapeutic claims. We provide the claim map: what you can say about dry skin, and where each market draws the drug line.
Manufactured In-House, Documented Per Batch
Body-format emulsions are viscosity-mapped and stability-tested per batch.
Our factory (Guangdong Kuaiying Biotechnology, license 粤妆20250206) runs GMPC and ISO 22716-certified lines with batch traceability from raw material to carton. Every production order ships with certificate of analysis, stability summary, microbiology report and MoCRA/CPNP-ready documentation.
Customization Options for Your Brand
- Urea: 5% (gentle) / 10% (standard) / 15%+ (intensive foot cream spin-off)
- Add-ons: lactic acid, ceramides, colloidal oatmeal, salicylic acid (bump-focused)
- Format: pump lotion, richer cream, or foot-cream tube
- Packaging: 250/400 ml pumps, tubes; PCR plastic available
- Claim support: dermatologically tested via partner labs; claims map per market
- Documentation: full dossier incl. stability on large formats, MoCRA/CPNP
MOQ & Ordering Tiers
| Order Route | Details |
|---|---|
| Stock formula (10% urea + lactic) | 1,000 pcs / SKU · ready to fill · production in 10–15 days |
| Ceramide/oatmeal version | 1,000 pcs / SKU · 7-day sample |
| Full custom ODM | 1,000 pcs / SKU · production in 10–15 days |
| Sampling | 3–5 samples, 5–7 days, cost credited against first order |
Payment terms: 30–50% deposit, balance before shipment. Full quotation within 24 hours of your brief.
MOQ and lead time above are the standard liquid, cream and gel route. The real minimum is set by the manufacturing system rather than the category: surfactant systems (shampoo, body wash) start at 2,000 pcs, stick formats at 3,000, and powders and sheet masks at 5,000 — with longer production runs to match.
Frequently Asked Questions
What MOQ applies to the urea body lotion?
1,000 pcs per SKU on the stock 10% base in 250 ml pumps. The ceramide or oatmeal versions and 400 ml formats follow the same 1,000 pcs floor.
Is urea stable in a lotion?
Yes with proper engineering: urea hydrolyzes in hot, high-pH water phases, so we control pH and temperature during production and verify assay on every batch. Stability testing confirms the 10% level holds across shelf life.
Can we position it for eczema-prone skin?
The ceramide + colloidal oatmeal version supports 'for dry, itchy-prone skin' cosmetic positioning. Therapeutic eczema claims are regulated drug territory in most markets — we provide the claims map so your copy stays compliant.
Do you offer foot-cream strengths?
Yes — a higher-concentration urea foot cream on the same platform is a common line extension, typically in tube format. Many brands launch the body lotion first and add the foot cream as the premium intensive SKU.
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Further Reading
Planning body-care formats and volumes.
Problem-solver SKUs as launch anchors.
Buyer guides for this build
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