Allantoin

Allantoin enhances the efficacy and appeal of dermatological and cosmetic formulations by acting as a skin protectant and providing necessary moisture. It works as an exceptional healing, moisturizing, soothing and anti-irritating agent. Adding allantoin as an emollient to a formulation can help soothe and prevent dry, rough and itchy skin. Allantoin is a crystallized oxidation product of uric acid found naturally in many plants. It enhances the efficacy and appeal of dermatological and cosmetic formulations by acting as a skin protectant and providing necessary hydration. The addition of Allantoin to cosmetic formulations results in softer, suppler skin. In addition to moisturizing, Allantoin also helps to gently exfoliate the skin by softening the top layer of skin. Because of its soothing properties as a keratolytic agent, it can be a great ingredient in formulations developed to reduce dullness or for sensitive, acne-prone skin. Since Allantoin is both a skin protectant and moisturizer, it helps protect against trans-epidermal water loss. Preventing moisture loss is important for calming irritated skin and improving skin texture for all skin types. Allantoin has been used in a wide variety of personal care products and cosmetics for decades due to its gentleness and effectiveness including creams, lotions, and cleansers for the face, hands, and body, lip balms, shave and aftershave products, serums, toners and masks, sunscreens, bath and shower products, makeup and cosmetics, haircare, and infant products. Most emollients, such as allantoin, are generally considered safe for human use on a daily basis, as well as safe for the environment.