Promotes skin healing and cell regeneration; keratolytic at low concentrations; soothing and anti-irritant; widely used in baby care; good safety profile
Function & Common Use
Active (Soothing / Healing / Keratolytic)
Active Ingredient
Soothing creams after-sun baby care
Vegetable / Synthetic
Concentration Limits
No limit
No limit
No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked
No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category
Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Allantoin safe to use in skincare?
Allantoin has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Promotes skin healing and cell regeneration; keratolytic at low concentrations; soothing and anti-irritant; widely used in baby care; good safety profile
Is Allantoin allowed in India?
Allantoin is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.
What is Allantoin used for in cosmetics?
Allantoin functions as: Active (Soothing / Healing / Keratolytic). It is commonly found in: Soothing creams after-sun baby care.
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