What are The Benefits of Allantoin in Cosmetics?
Aug 15, 2024
What is Allantoin powder?
Allantoin powder is an amphoteric compound that can combine with various substances to form a complex salt. It has the functions of protecting from light, sterilizing and antiseptic, analgesic, and antioxidant. It can keep the skin hydrated, moisturized and soft.
It is a special effect of cosmetics such as beauty and hairdressing. additive. Allantoin promotes tissue growth, cell metabolism, and softens cuticle proteins. Allantoin is a derivative of uric acid. Uric acid acts as an antioxidant and reacts with free radicals to produce allantoin.
COA:
| Properties | Specifications | Results |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder | Pass |
| Odor | Odorless | Pass |
| Identification A(IR Spectrum) | Conforms | Pass |
| Identification B(TCL Test) | Conforms | Pass |
| Identification C | Conforms | Pass |
| Content (wt%) | 98.5~101.0 | 99.71 |
| Hazen | Max. 20 | Less than 20 |
| Loss on drying(wt%) | Max. 0.1 | 0.02 |
| Residue on ignition(wt%) | Max. 0.1 | 0.02 |
| pH(0.5% in water, 25°C) | 4.0~6.0 | 4.50 |
| Optical rotation (0.5% in water) | -0.10°~+0.10° | 0° |
| Acidity or Alkalinity | Conforms | Pass |
| Related substances(TLC) | Conforms | Pass |
| Heavy metals(Pb) (wt%) | Max. 0.001 | Less than 0.001 |
allantoin powder skin benefits:
1. Moisturizing
Pure allantoin can directly act on the keratin of the skin, increase and promote the hydration capacity of the stratum corneum, reduce water loss, moisturize the skin to make it smooth, moist and flexible, and relieve and treat dry skin.
2. Speed up wound healing
Allantoin powder also has the physiological functions of promoting cell growth, accelerating wound healing, and softening keratin, so it can also be used to treat chronic diseases such as ulcers.
3. Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant
Allantoin can combine with various substances to form complex salts, which can play a role in sterilization, antisepsis, analgesia and antioxidant. It is used as an additive in cosmetics such as freckle cream, acne lotion, hair conditioner, soap and shampoo.
4. Anti-allergic
Allantoin is also a common anti-allergic agent in cosmetics, which can relieve skin irritation from active substances.
5. Allantoin good for skin
Allantoin powder has a very good moisturizing effect on rough and chapped skin and can restore it to a smooth state. It can also repair damaged cuticles and help them restore their natural water-absorbing capacity.
6. Cuticle treatment
Allantoin has the function of softening keratin and replenishing moisture in the gaps between skin cells while metabolizing waste keratin.
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Reference Sources:
1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2. https://www.sciencedirect.com
3. https://med.virginia.edu
4. https://ods.od.nih.gov
5. https://lpi.oregonstate.edu
