Ingredient
Allantoin
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