September 11, 2026 Editorial directory · Not a shop

Ingredient

Allantoin

C4H6N4O3

Widely used in gentle formulas and increasingly valued as consumers favor low-irritation routines.

Category: Soothing

Chemical formula: C4H6N4O3

Main cosmetic effects: Soothing; skin conditioning.

Source: Usually synthesized; naturally present in comfrey.

Developer / supplier: Longstanding pharmaceutical/cosmetic ingredient research

Origin: Global

Representative product: Gentle barrier creams and skin tints with allantoin

Approx. retail price (USD): 10-30

Evidence maturity: Good supportive evidence

What it does

Soothing; skin conditioning.

Notes

Soothing | Good supportive evidence