Description

Allantoin is a widely used ingredient in skin care for its skin healing and soothing properties as well as its moisturizing abilities.

It is a white powder naturally derived from plants like chestnut, bearberry, and comfrey.  It can also be made from urea and glyoxylic acid. Allantoin enhances the efficacy and appeal of cosmetic formulations by acting as a skin protectant and providing necessary moisture. Allantoin is an ideal addition to anti-aging products to help reverse aging and skin damage.

Allantoin has moisturizing effect, increases the water content of the extracellular matrix and increases the smoothness of the skin; It supports the regeneration of damaged skin cells by promoting cell proliferation and wound healing.

Allantoin has been classified by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)  as a safe and effective active ingredient skin protectant when used at 2.0%. Allantoin has been widely used for decades in cosmetic and over the counter (OTC) topical formulations because it is so effective, even at only 0.5%, making it an economical anti-inflammatory additive.

It is postulated that Allantoin cleanses away necrotic tissue, speeding up the growth of new, healthy tissue.

INCI: Allantoin

Composition: 99%

Appearance: Free flowing white powder

Manufacturers suggested Usage : 0.5 – 2%.

PH: 3.5- 6.5

Solubility:  Water soluble – 1g to 199ml, at about 25C / 76F  then heat to about 55c/130F  if necessary, to ensure solubilization.

Applications: Hand and body creams and lotions, lipsticks and lip ointments, shaving products, sun and after-sun care products, face and baby wipes, baby and foot powders, Acne products, Anti-perspirants and deodorants, Diaper rash creams.

Common Uses/Benefits

The most popular applications are in the prevention and treatment of dry and chapped skin and lips, however, its FDA approved applications include minor cuts, scrapes, burns, sunburn, fever blister, daiper rash and chaffed, chapped cracked or wind burned skin and lips. Applications include skin protectant for use in creams, lotions, lip products, shaving products, suntan products and baby products.

It helps in the prevention and temporary protection of chafed, chapped, cracked, or wind-burned skin and lips. It Relieves dryness and help in softening of cold sores and fever blisters. It is also used in the treatment and prevention of diaper rash and to help protect/seal out wetness.

Storage: Store in a cool dry place away from sunlight.

Shelf life: Approximately 2yrs

PLEASE NOTE: This is a cosmetic raw material and is meant for external use only in cosmetic formulations. It should not be taken internally. Product image and packaging shown above is a general representation of product. Product colour may vary and packaging available may be different. Our products are for external use only unless otherwise indicated. This information is for information purposes and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.