ALLANTOIN

Allantoin is a well recognized and largely used skin protectant for personal care and dermatological preparations. It is an effective healing agent that stimulates cell proliferation and healthy tissue formation. Applied to injured skin it promotes the regeneration of damaged epithelium and accelerates wound healing. Allantoin has a mild keratolytic & keratoplastic action that helps the natural desquamation of the stratum corneum and promotes soft skin.

A pronounced moisturizing effect results from its ability to increase the water binding ability of the stratum corneum which in turn improves skin appearance. As an anti-irritant & soothing agent, allantoin helps relieve irritated skin, itching and redness. Also reduces the irritant potential of certain cosmetic ingredients such as surfactants, by forming complexes and neutralizing them.

Allantoin as a natural component is found in many plants, particularly in comfrey roots (Symphytum officinale), in animals and as an organic component of many types of soil.

With a long history of use and an excellent safety profile with no evidence of adverse effects, allantoin represents an absolutely safe and effective cosmetic ingredient, ideal for modern cosmetics.

It is compatible with practically all cosmetic ingredients and highly stable over wide range of process conditions and formulations. Allantoin is effective at low concentrations. It is typically used in cosmetics at 0.1-0.5%, although the use levels can be increased to 2% and over