Today, let's talk about Allantoin. While its name isn’t familiar to most, it is becoming one of the top ingredients to use in skincare products for sensitive skin. To begin, what is Allantoin? A diureide of glyoxylic acid, Allantoin is a naturally occurring compound that is found in animals, humans, and certain plants. It can be extracted from the comfrey plant, which is native to temperate climates of Asia and Europe. While it can also be derived from plants as a natural herbal remedy, cosmetics labs prefer to produce Allantoin in labs to create effective yet safe concentrations that would work best in skincare products. Check out the many amazing benefits of Allantoin:
Soothing Properties
Studies have shown that Allantoin aids in calming inflammation and even treating skin conditions such as psoriasis. Pairing your retinol products with a product that has Allantoin can help reduce dryness and irritation. In addition to helping calming injured skin, it can also help promote wound healing and is often used to treat skin irritation and rashes.
Reduce Scarring and Uneven Skin Texture
Allantoin works similarly to collagen because it can help aid cell-turnover to improve wrinkles and promote scar healing. Cell-turnover is important because it’s your skin’s natural way of replacing old skin with fresh healthy skin. Therefore, cell-turnover requires stimulation to increase cell production and exfoliation to remove dry and dull skin. As your skin sheds it’s old layers, it reveals brighter, smoother skin that also helps lighten the appearance of scarring.
Hydrating
Allantoin can be classified as a humectant that works as an emollient to keep things (like your skin) moist. Its moisturizing properties act like a protective barrier to lock in all its other great skin benefits. It also helps fight against the damage of transepidermal water loss (TEWL) in the dermis, which keeps the skin looking plump and youthful.
Great for Sensitive Skin
Allantoin is great for sensitive skin because it can resurface the skin to improve its texture, but is gentle enough to moisturize and protect the skin at the same time. It’s an ingredient that has a very low chance to cause skin irritation, and can be used daily in both your morning and evening skincare regimens.
Interested in trying out Allantoin? Check out these products!
Smooth Diffusion Skincare & Primer Mist
- Provides a hydrating base for makeup and also helps lock in and refresh your look throughout the day.
- Detoxifies clogged pores and balances excess oil production while soothing the skin
Chocolate Macadamia Hydrating Mask
- Gives a boost of long-lasting hydration with the delicious aroma of chocolate and macadamia
Peachy Pits Brightening Underarm Deo-Balm
- Soothes dry, bumpy patches and helps reduce the appearance of discoloration in the underarm area
