Ingredient index / Personal care
Allantoin
A skin-conditioning ingredient used in care formulas designed with skin comfort in mind.
- Label name
- Allantoin
- Typical function
- Skin conditioning
- Use
- Personal care
Where is it commonly found?
Creams, body lotions and aftershave products.
What should you check on the label?
Allantoin alone does not determine how the whole product behaves. Check the base and fragrance too.
Sources and context
Reference materials cover ingredient names, uses or the context of an ingredient group. They do not assess a specific product. FDA materials describe the US context, while CosIng covers the EU; conditions of use may differ.
A name alone does not establish concentration, finished-product safety or individual tolerance. Read the full label and manufacturer directions. This information is educational.
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