The Basics On Allantoin
What is Allantoin?
By-product of uric acid extracted from urea and considered an effective skin-soothing and skin-conditioning agent.
What are other names for Allantoin?
(2,5-DIOXO-4-IMIDAZOLIDINYL)- UREA, (2,5-DIOXO-4-IMIDAZOLIDINYL)UREA, 5-UREIDOHYDANTOIN, ALLANTOIN, GLYOXYLDIUREID, GLYOXYLDIUREIDE, GLYOXYLIC DIUREIDE, UREA, (2,5-DIOXO-4-IMIDAZOLIDINYL)-, and UREA, (2,5DIOXO4IMIDAZOLIDINYL)
What is Allantoin used for?
Allantoin is a white odorless powder that can be extracted from the comfrey plant, a native to Europe and temperate areas of Asia. Allantoin is a natural product found in the human body and is a by-product of uric acid. Allantoin began to gain acceptance in the U.K. medical community in the early 20th century based on longstanding anecdotal evidence supporting its beneficial activity1. Allantoin is now a common ingredient in a broad range of cosmetic formulations and was reported to be used in 1,376 cosmetic products at concentrations of up to 2% 2.
How Allantoin is classified
Skin-Soothing
Recommendations for using Allantoin during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Allantoin During Pregnancy
What we know about using Allantoin while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
N/A
General safety info about Allantoin from CIR
No report found.
Use this, not that!
Products where you might find Allantoin
Vivant Skin Care Allantoin Sedating & Hydrating Lotion ;GROWN ALCHEMIST Soothing Body Gel-Lotion – Allantoin, Azulene, K+Mg Aspartate; Dr. Jart+ Cryo Rubber Mask with Soothing Allantoin;First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration;First Aid Beauty Pure Skin Face Cleanser;The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Acne + Pore Cleanser;Peter Thomas Roth Max Complexion Salicylic Acid Pore Refining Pads
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
1. Baumann LS. Cosmeceutical Critique: Allantoin. Skin and Allergy News. 2003;24(6):10. 2. Becker L, Bergfeld W, Belsito D, et al. Final report of the safety assessment of allantoin and its related complexes. Int J Toxicol. 2010;29(3 Suppl):84S-97S. [PubMed] 3. Allantoin – Pharmacology and Biochemistry. PubChem- Open Chemistry Database. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/allantoin#section=Pharmacology-and-Biochemistry. Published 2018. Accessed October 2018.
Disclaimer: This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult your healthcare provider with any questions.
