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- Origin(s): Vegetal, Animal, Synthetic
- Other languages: Alantoína, Allantoïne, allantoina
- INCI name: ALLANTOIN
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 202-592-8
Namely
Allantoin is a white crystalline powder. It is a nitrogenous compound that is found both in the plant environment (Comfrey Root for example) or animal (in the urine of calves). It can also be obtained synthetically from uric acid. In cosmetics, allantoin is used for its astringent, anti-irritant, anti-inflammatory, healing and moisturizing properties. It is also used in the treatment of dentine hypersensitivity. Allantoin is not authorized in organic in France.
Its functions (INCI)
- Skin conditioning : Maintains skin in good condition
- Skin protecting : Helps to avoid the harmful effects of external factors on the skin
- Soothing : Helps to reduce the skin or scalp discomfort
This ingredient is present in 6.31% of cosmetics.
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