Allantoin, 50 g

Name: Allantoin, 50 g
SKU: AD500_050
Price: 2.99 EUR
Availability: InStock

Allantoin, 50 g

Allantoin is a gentle, water-soluble active ingredient used in cosmetics for its soothing and softening effect. In nature, it can be found for example in plants... read more

In stock:

130 pkgs.

Product code:

AD500_050

Best before date:

03/2027

Batch:

20240303

2,99 € incl. VAT

59,80 € / kg

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Product description

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

Key benefits

Soothes irritation, redness and feelings of tightness.
Supports softening and a smoother feel on the skin.
Contributes to better tolerance of products (also suitable for cleansing and “active” formulations).
Helps maintain comfort for sensitive, dry and stressed skin.
In products for problematic skin it can support a milder course of irritation caused by active substances.

Suitable for products such as

Face creams, emulsions, face milks (sensitive/dry/mature skin).
Gels, water-based serums, soothing “after-sun” products.
Products for problematic skin: spot creams, soothing emulsions.
Body lotions, hand creams, barrier and regenerating creams.
Gentle cleansing products (shower gels, syndets, shampoos) to increase skin comfort.
Products for after shaving and depilation (minimization of discomfort).

Use in formulation

Recommended dosage: 0.05 – 3 % (typically 0.1 – 0.5 % in facial and body care products; higher levels make sense in targeted soothing formulations).
Solubility: soluble in water; practically insoluble in oils (add to the aqueous phase).
Practical tip: at dosages above ~0.5 % it may be necessary to heat the aqueous phase to approximately 40 – 70 °C and mix until completely dissolved, in order to prevent small crystals from forming in the finished product.
Compatible with common emulsion systems and aqueous humectants (e.g. glycerin, propanediol); for fast processing, pre-dispersion in part of the glycerin followed by addition to water can help.
Miscible with hydrosols and aqueous solutions of active ingredients; in formulations with very low pH, monitor behaviour with regard to 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 it during the cooling phase (at a temperature below 40 °C).

Safety and storage

When used at the recommended concentrations it is suitable even for sensitive skin; always verify tolerance in the finished product (especially for highly reactive skin).
When handling the powder, minimize dust formation and do not inhale dust; work in a well-ventilated area.
Store in a dry place and in a well-closed container; protect from moisture to prevent the powder from clumping.
If you work with aqueous formulations, use an appropriate preservation system according to the product type (information on preservation depends on the specific formulation and is not available as a universal rule).

Physical properties

Form: fine crystalline powder.
Appearance in the product: if not sufficiently dissolved, it can form “grains” (crystals) – this is handled by adjusting dissolution temperature, mixing time and appropriate dosage.
Solubility in water: depends on temperature; at higher concentrations heating the aqueous phase helps.

FAQ

Why do small crystals appear in my cream after a few days?

Most often this means that allantoin was not completely dissolved, or that a concentration close to its solubility at the given temperature and pH was used. Dissolving it in the aqueous phase at a higher temperature, mixing for longer 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 phase (ideally before thickening). If the gel turns cloudy or sediment forms, reduce the dosage, adjust the dissolution process and verify compatibility with the specific thickener and electrolytes in the formulation.

Does allantoin reduce the tackiness of glycerin or other humectants?

This is not its main function, but in practice it can improve the “skin feel” by supporting smoothness and comfort. To actually reduce tackiness, combinations of humectants (e.g. propanediol/betaine) and suitable emollients or esters in the emulsion are more commonly used.

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

Yes, it is often combined with barrier-supporting and soothing components. For such combinations, pay particular attention to pH and solubility of each active in order to keep the product stable and free from crystallization or phase separation.

Can I use allantoin in a solid shampoo or solid syndet as well?

It can be used, but you need to take into account that it is water-soluble and in anhydrous or low-water systems its functionality may be limited. It works better in products that hydrate quickly during use or that contain an aqueous phase; in solid formulations, test the dosage and its effect on hardness/breakage.

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