Allantoin

Allantoin is renowned for keratolytic, moisturizing, soothing and anti-irritant properties, promotes the renewal of epidermal cell and enhances wounds healing.

Organoleptic properties: white fine powder, odourless

INCI: allantoin

Properties

• anti-irritant and soothing
• highly compatible with the skin
• increases skin smoothness
• skin protectant
• mild keratolytic agent
• enhances epidermal cell-proliferation
• promotes the regeneration of damaged epitelium and accelerates wound healing

Applications, usage

• suitable for many personal care applications
• body and face care including irritated, chapped and cracked skin, hand care, shaving, baby-care, lips-care, sun-care, hair care formulations
• typical dosage is between 0.1-0.5%, but may be increased upto 2%
• can be easily dissolved in acqueous formulations at room temperature upto 0.5%
• can be incorporated in emulsions at 0.5-2% with temperature over 50°C

Storage: in a cool, dry place, protected from light

Cautions: do not ingest, keep away from children's reach; cosmetic use