Source: Glyoxylic acid and uric acid from plants; or synthetic Key Properties: Skin conditioning, soothing Found In: Any Time Eye Cream, Every Day AM Hydrating Cream, Every Night PM Hydrating Cream, H [..]

(EWG Rating: 0) A natural chemical compound, Allantoin is a soothing anti-irritant, and skin protectant that increases the water content of the extracellular matrix which provides structural support to cells and is an important part of connective tissue. Allantoin also increases the smoothness of the skin; promotes cell replication; and promotes th [..]

A Urea hydantoin that is found in URINE and Plants and is used in dermatological preparations.

Derived from the Comfrey Root, this botanical extract is an excellent soothing and healing agent.

Allantoin is an extract of the comfrey plant and is used for its healing, soothing, and anti-irritating properties. This extract can be found in anti-acne products, sun care products, and clarifying lotions because of its ability to help heal minor wounds and promote healthy skin.

Allantoin, extracted from a plant, is used in creams and skin preparations to heal and soothe.

Allantoin is an extract of the comfrey plant and is used for its healing, soothing, and anti-irritating properties. This extract can be found in anti-acne products, sun care products, and clarifying lotions because of its ability to help heal minor wounds and promote healthy skin. Botanical thought to have calming properties to the skin that help r [..]

<pharmacology> Any of many nitrogen-containing organic compounds which are found in some plants and in the urine of some mammals. Allantoin is used to treat wounds and ulcers. (09 Oct 1997)

As a product of protein metabolism, allantoin occurs in nature, e.g. in horse chestnut bark, maple trees, wheat germ, comfrey, black salsify and red beets. It is prized for its skin-regenerating, smoothing, soothing and moisturising properties.

(biochemistry) A diureide of glyoxylic acid, used in various pharmaceutical and cosmetic products; or a derivative of this compound