Actives
Allantoin
It adds a focused skin-conditioning contribution but has finite water solubility, so clarity and recrystallization depend on process and formula composition.
- INCI
- ALLANTOIN
- CAS
- 97-59-6
- Also known as
- glyoxyldiureide
- Function
- Actives
Ingredient answer
What is Allantoin?
Allantoin is a crystalline, water-compatible ingredient used to support a soothed, conditioned feel in skin, scalp, and cleansing products.
Formulation behavior
How it works inside a formula
Dissolve with controlled heat where suitable, avoid oversaturation, and inspect cooled and aged samples for crystals and sediment.
Where it appears
Common product contexts
- targeted serums
- treatment creams
- scalp and body care
Practical caution
What to keep in view
Check stability, use level, pH, claims support, market requirements, and the finished product—not the ingredient in isolation.
Take the ingredient into a working formula.
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