Allantoin Powder (Cosmetic Grade)

Allantoin Powder (Cosmetic)

• A naturally occurring compound found in plants like comfrey, chamomile, and wheat sprouts.
• Commercially, it is often synthetically produced for purity and consistency.
• Comes as a white, odorless crystalline powder.
• Widely used in cosmetic and dermatological products for its soothing and healing properties.

🔹 Key Properties & Benefits

1. Skin-Soothing & Healing

• Reduces redness, irritation, and sensitivity.
• Promotes cell regeneration → helps heal minor wounds, cuts, and burns.

2. Moisturizing

• Acts as a keratolytic agent → softens keratin (the protein in skin).
• Helps skin retain moisture and stay smooth.

3. Protective

• Forms a protective barrier that shields skin from dryness and harsh elements.
• Common in sensitive-skin and baby products.

4. Anti-Aging Support ‍

• Encourages new tissue growth, improving skin elasticity and texture.
• Minimizes dryness, fine lines, and rough patches.

🔹 Cosmetic & Personal Care Uses

• Lotions & creams → hydrates and repairs dry or irritated skin.
• Soothing gels & serums → for sensitive, acne-prone, or inflamed skin.
• Sun care products → help calm sunburn and irritation.
• Lip balms → soften chapped lips.
• Hair care → conditions scalp, reduces flakiness and dryness.
• Baby products → diaper rash creams, gentle moisturizers.

🔹 Usage Guidelines

• Typical concentration:1% – 2% in cosmetic formulations.
• Solubility: water-soluble (up to ~0.5% at room temp, higher when heated).
• Best added in the cool-down phase of formulations to prevent breakdown.

🔹 Safety & Considerations

• Non-toxic, non-allergenic, non-irritating at cosmetic levels.
• Approved by the FDA and widely recognized as safe.
• Patch test still recommended for very sensitive skin.

🔹 Storage

• Store in a cool, dry place, away from moisture and direct light.
• Keep in an airtight container to maintain stability.