Allantoin in skincare
A substance used in products to care for and protect the skin's surface.
What is allantoin?
A substance used in products to care for and protect the skin's surface. On the ingredient list, you can find the name Allantoin. The dictionary uses both the common name and the INCI name, so you can compare the explanation with the packaging.
What does allantoin do for skin and the product?
Often included in care for skin that feels dry or exposed.
Active ingredients are used for a specific skincare purpose. Amount, stability and combination with other ingredients determine what a product can do. An ingredient name alone does not substantiate a particular result.
A product containing allantoin is not automatically a treatment for eczema or other skin conditions.
How to read the ingredient list
Look at the product's purpose and overall composition. Position on the list does not tell you the exact concentration used or how your skin will react. One substance can serve several purposes in the same product.
Questions about allantoin
What does allantoin do in skincare?
Often included in care for skin that feels dry or exposed.
What should I know about allantoin?
A product containing allantoin is not automatically a treatment for eczema or other skin conditions.
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About sources and ingredient names
The European Commission's CosIng database is a reference for cosmetic ingredient names and functions. An entry does not constitute approval of all uses or evidence of a particular product effect.
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