Allantoin

Product Details

Allantoin is a compound known for its moisturizing, healing, and keratolytic properties, making it a desirable ingredient in cosmetics and personal care products. In its standard form, Allantoin is a white, odorless powder that is either derived from the comfrey plant or synthesized to meet global demand. It's utilized in various cosmetic products due to its ability to promote cell proliferation, wound healing, and skin smoothness by increasing the water content of the extracellular matrix and enhancing the desquamation (shedding) of the upper layers of dead skin cells.