Allantoin, 100 g

Name: Allantoin, 100 g
SKU: AD500_100
Price: 3.24 EUR
Availability: InStock

Allantoin, 100 g

Allantoin is a mild, water-soluble active ingredient used in cosmetics for its soothing and softening effect. It can be found in nature, e.g. in plants such as ... read more

In stock:

93 pkgs.

Product code:

AD500_100

Best before date:

03/2027

Batch:

20240303

3,24 € incl. VAT

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Product description

Allantoin is a mild, water-soluble active ingredient used in cosmetics for its soothing and softening effect. It can be found in nature, e.g. in plants such as Symphytum officinale, but in cosmetic practice synthetically produced allantoin is most commonly used (standardised purity, stable quality and predictable behaviour in formulation).
In formulations, it is mainly used in products for sensitive, irritated, dry or problematic skin - it helps increase comfort, promotes softness and contributes to a smoother skin appearance without unnecessarily weighing down the formulation.

Key benefits

Soothes irritation, redness and tightness.
Promotes a softer and smoother feel to the skin.
Contributes to better product tolerance (also suitable for cleansing and "active" formulas).
Helps maintain comfort on sensitive, dry and stressed skin.
In products for problematic skin, it can promote a milder progression of irritation from active ingredients.

Suitable in products such as

Skin creams, emulsions, lotions (sensitive/dry/mature skin).
Gels, aqueous serums, soothing "after-sun" products.
Products for problematic skin: topical creams, soothing emulsions.
Body lotions, hand creams, barrier and regenerating creams.
Gentle cleansing products (shower gels, syndettes, shampoos) to increase skin comfort.
After-shave and depilation products (to minimise discomfort).

Use in formulation

Recommended dosage: 0.05-3% (commonly 0.1-0.5% in skin and body products; higher dosages make sense in targeted soothing formulations).
Solubility: soluble in water; practically insoluble in oils (add to aqueous phase).
Practical tip: for doses above ~0.5 %, it may be necessary to heat the aqueous phase to about 40-70 °C and stir until completely dissolved to avoid crystals in the finished product.
Compatible with common emulsion systems and aqueous humectants (e.g., glycerin, propandiol); pre-dispersion in a portion of the glycerin and subsequent addition to water will be helpful for rapid processing.
Miscible with hydrolates and aqueous solutions of active ingredients; for formulations with very low pH, observe behaviour in terms of solubility.
Recommended pH of the finished product: approximately 4 - 8 (within this range it behaves predictably in most cosmetic formulations).
It is recommended to add during cooling (at temperatures below 40 °C).

Safety and storage

When used at recommended concentrations, it is suitable for sensitive skin; always check tolerance in the finished product (especially for very reactive skin).
When handling the powder, minimize dustiness and do not breathe dust; work in a well-ventilated area.
Store dry and in a tightly closed container; protect from moisture to prevent the powder from clumping.
If working with aqueous formulations, follow the correct preservation system for the product type (preservation information depends on the specific formulation and is not available as a universal rule).

Physical properties

Form: fine crystalline powder.
Appearance in the product: may form 'grains' (crystals) when insufficiently dissolved - this is addressed by dissolution temperature, mixing time and appropriate dosage.
Solubility in water: depends on temperature; at higher concentrations it helps to warm the aqueous phase.

FAQ

Why do I get tiny crystals in my cream after a few days?

Most often it is because the allantoin was not completely dissolved or a concentration close to its solubility at a given temperature and pH was used. Dissolving in the aqueous phase at a higher temperature, longer stirring and possibly reducing the dosage helps; a stable pH of the finished product is also important.

How should I proceed if I want to use allantoin in a clear gel?

First, dissolve it completely in the aqueous component (ideally before thickening). If the gels become cloudy or sediment forms, reduce the dose, adjust the dissolution process and check compatibility with the specific thickener and electrolytes in the recipe.

Does allantoin reduce the stickiness of glycerin or other humectants?

This is not its main function, but in practice it may improve the "feel on the skin" by promoting softness and comfort. To actually reduce stickiness, it is more common to work with a combination of humectants (e.g. propandiol/betaine) and with suitable emollients or esters in an emulsion.

Is allantoin also suitable for products with niacinamide, panthenol or ceramides?

Yes, it is often combined with barrier and soothing ingredients. For such combinations, pay particular attention to the pH and solubility of the individual actives to ensure that the product is stable and without crystallisation or separation.

Can I also use allantoin in a solid shampoo or solid synth?

Yes, but be aware that it is water-soluble and may have limited functionality in anhydrous or low-water systems. It works better in products that hydrate quickly when used or contain an aqueous phase; in solid formulations, test the dose and effect on hardness/breakage.

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