Let your skin shine again! Allantoin is a popular cosmetic ingredient known for its regenerative, hydrating and smoothing effects. Similarly to niacinamide or retinol, allantoin is a versatile beautifying agent that helps in the fight against wrinkles and enlarged pores.
What is allantoin?
It is an organic substance based on uric acid that is commonly found in animal-based and plant-based sources. In nature, for example, allantoin is found in chamomile, wheat germ, comfrey and horse chestnut. In the cosmetics industry it is either isolated from these sources or manufactured synthetically in a laboratory.
Characteristics of allantoin
Allantoin is considered to be an effective skin conditioner that restores your skin’s suppleness, softness and freshness. What other effects does allantoin have?
Effects of allantoin on the skin:
Decreases redness, dryness and itchiness of the skin.
Helps remove dead skin cells and improves the regeneration of the skin.
We can find allantoin in a wide range of products for everyday use for all skin types, including very sensitive skin. It is great for treating cracked or irritated skin, sunburns, dry and chapped lips and nappy rash. You will also appreciate the effects of allantoin in the winter months, when your skin is exposed to bad weather.
Do you want to make the very most of the advantages of allantoin? Let your skin and hair shine with products that harness its power:
Face toners and gel cleansers with allantoin are suitable for treating oily and problematic skin. They soothe and they regulate sebum.
If you have dry, sensitive skin, try a moisturiser containing allantoin. Include an allantoin cream in your skin care routine every morning and evening, and treat your skin to intensive care once a week in the form of a face mask with this ingredient.
Allantoin skin serum helps to soften the skin and restore its balance.
Lip balms with allantoin fight against dryness and chapped lips and retain moisture in the skin all year round.
Aftershave balms with allantoin are popular after shaving or hair removal. They help decrease irritation and promote the regeneration of the skin.
Shampoos with allantoin give your hair softness and a healthy appearance, while soothing an irritated scalp.
Conditioners with allantoin promote better hair hydration and make detangling easier.
When choosing products, you can combine allantoin beauty products with other soothing products containing panthenol or hyaluronic acid. But be careful when combining allantoin with AHAs and BHAs, as this can lead to an allergic reaction.
