Allantoin is a natural substance formed during the oxidation of uric acid. In addition, the product is extracted by a synthetic method from the roots of comfrey or sprouted wheat. Due to its efficiency and low cost, the widespread use of allantoin in cosmetics is found. Most of the substance is made synthetically, but it does not differ at all from the organic form.
Allantoin properties
This substance is odorless, non-toxic and safe. The use of both synthetic and natural forms does not cause allergies. It can be purchased as a separate ingredient for the manufacture of home creams and soaps. Wide use of allantoin found, having the following properties:
- Exfoliating action removes the skin from dead cells, which helps to prevent clogging of the pores and formation of the gums.
- The antioxidant property allowed using allantoin for anti-aging cosmetics.
- The substance promotes regeneration and accelerated healing, because allantoin is actively used in cosmetology in the means for cracked skin and the treatment of burns.
- Even in small quantities has the ability to maintain its qualities.
- Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory action helps to cope with many skin diseases.
- It is an indispensable tool for dry and overly sensitive skin, relieves irritation and improves protective functions.
- Allantoin has a moisturizing and softening effect. The use of ingredients containing this component allows to increase the water content in skin cells. This property makes irreplaceable allantoin for burnt skin.
- The component is hypoallergenic.
Allantoin - application
The presence of many useful properties allowed using allantoin not only for the production of creams and shampoos, but also for antiperspirants and deodorants due to the property of inhibiting the activity of bacteria.
Allantoin for the skin
Means containing this ingredient are especially recommended for use in aggressive conditions (temperature drops, wind, frost). The substance is the main component of drugs against stretch marks, in shaving creams. Particularly effective is the addition of allantoin to baby creams, as the substance helps to soothe the skin and eliminate diaper rash.
Creams with allantoin are recommended for use for:
- moisturizing the skin;
- recovery after sunburn;
- smoothing of fine wrinkles;
- getting rid of irritation;
- increase of skin tone;
- removes the tightness of the skin caused by the use of soap or alcohol containing agents.
Allantoin is also included in ointments that are used for:
- hemorrhoids ;
- diseases of the oral cavity;
- problems with the skin.
Allantoin in ointment composition
Due to the fact that the substance has an anti-inflammatory effect, it activates metabolic processes in tissues and accelerates the regeneration of cells, it is used to produce ointments that are prescribed for:
- thrombophlebitis ;
- injuries received while playing sports;
- varicose veins;
- thrombosis;
- inflammatory infiltrates;
- trophic ulcers of the lower leg.
Allantoin for hair
The use of this ingredient in hair care is as follows:
- normalization of the sebaceous glands;
- elimination of dandruff;
- moisturizing scalp and hair;
- nutrition of the roots;
- covering hair with an invisible protective film.
Allantoin - harm
The safety of allantoin and its constituents is proved by experts. Control exercising control over the product allows the use of the substance in concentrations of ½ to 2%.