• Promotes skin healing and regeneration
• Reduces irritation, redness, and flakiness
• Moisturizes and softens dry, damaged skin
• Improves texture in creams, gels, and masks
• Ideal for sensitive, acne-prone, and sun-damaged skin

Allantoin – Skin-Soothing & Healing Agent for All Skin Types

Allantoin is a non-irritating, multifunctional cosmetic ingredient widely known for its ability to calm, moisturize, and protect the skin. Naturally found in comfrey root and synthetically made for skincare use, Allantoin helps to stimulate skin repair, reduce redness, and relieve dryness or flaking. It’s gentle, making it suitable for sensitive skin, baby products, acne formulas, and after-sun care. Frequently used in serums, creams, lotions, cleansers, and peeling products to support healthy skin renewal. 

INCI Name: Allantoin

CAS Number: 97-59-6

Solubility: Slightly soluble in water; insoluble in oils

Add Phase: Water phase (below 50°C) or post-emulsion

pH Stability: 3.5 – 8.0

Processing Temperature: Below 50°C

Appearance: White crystalline powder

Odor: Odorless

Molecular Formula: C4H6N4O3

Molecular Weight: 158.12 g/mol

Flash Point: Non-flammable

Density: ~1.45 g/cm³

Chemical Type: Heterocyclic compound

Functional Groups: Ureide group

Primary Cosmetic Uses: Soothing creams, acne care, anti-irritant serums, baby lotions

• Usage Rate: 0.1% – 2%
• Phase: Add to water phase or post-emulsion below 50°C
• Ideal For: Serums, Creams, Baby Lotions, Anti-Acne Gels

🌿 Blend Allantoin with Panthenol (Vitamin B5) and Centella Extract for a powerful post-acne or barrier-repair formula that calms, hydrates, and heals fast.

✔️ Excellent for all skin types

✔️ Especially beneficial for sensitive, dry, and acne-prone skin

✔️ Safe for baby and post-procedure care

1. Anti-Acne Gel Serum

Use 0.5–1% with niacinamide and green tea extract for calming inflammation.

2. Soothing Night Cream

Combine 0.3% Allantoin with panthenol and hyaluronic acid for skin repair overnight.

3. Baby Rash Lotion

Use 0.5% in a gentle, fragrance-free lotion base for diaper rash prevention.

4. After-Sun Cooling Gel

Pair 0.3–0.5% Allantoin with aloe vera and cucumber extract for sunburn recovery.

5. Sensitive Skin Moisturizer

Use 0.3–0.8% alongside ceramides and mild emulsifiers for ultra-soothing effects.

Serums
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Excellent
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 – Light, water-soluble and perfect for calming effects.



Creams & Lotions
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Excellent
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 – A staple soothing agent.



Toners
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ – Good
🟩🟩🟩🟩⬜ – Mild and water-dispersible.



Face Masks
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Excellent
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 – Relieves irritation and promotes comfort.



Cleansers
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ – Good
🟩🟩🟩🟩⬜ – Adds soothing benefit to foaming or cream cleansers.



Hair Masks
⭐⭐☆☆☆ – Fair
🟧🟧⬜⬜⬜ – Mild benefit for scalp irritation only.



Deodorants
⭐⭐⭐☆☆ – Moderate
🟧🟧🟧⬜⬜ – Soothes underarm skin in cream formats.



Eye Creams
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ – Good
🟩🟩🟩🟩⬜ – Calms puffiness and redness.



Shampoos
⭐⭐☆☆☆ – Fair
🟧🟧⬜⬜⬜ – Minor benefit in scalp calming.



Soaps
⭐⭐☆☆☆ – Fair
🟧🟧⬜⬜⬜ – Sensitive bar soaps may benefit.



Conditioners
⭐⭐☆☆☆ – Fair
🟧🟧⬜⬜⬜ – Useful in scalp therapy formulas.



Lip Balms
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ – Good
🟩🟩🟩🟩⬜ – Softens and repairs cracked lips.



Body Butters
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ – Good
🟩🟩🟩🟩⬜ – Adds healing touch to heavy moisturizers.



Ointments
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Excellent
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 – Great for wound care and barrier creams.

Q1: Is Allantoin natural?

A1: It occurs naturally in plants but is often synthetically produced for purity and stability in cosmetics.

Q2: Can it be used in serums?

A2: Yes, it’s perfect for hydrating and calming serums, especially for acne-prone or post-peel skin.

Q3: Does it help with cracked skin?

A3: Yes, Allantoin is clinically proven to support skin repair and softening in dry, flaky conditions.