Allantoin

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 formulatio