about Allantoin

What is Allantoin?

  • Allantoin is found in plants like chamomile, an herb with purple flowers.
  • Besides plant sources, allantoin is naturally present in certain types of bacteria and animals. German scientists synthesized it from uric acid.
  • Allantoin as an ingredient in Metabase Cream has soothing, moisturizing, and healing properties.
  • The leaves of comfrey plants have been used for centuries to heal minor injuries and swelling. The substance is a common ingredient found in many anti-aging serums today.

Allantoin Role for Skin

Allantoin Extract as an ingredient in Metabase Cream offers many benefits for the skin:

  1. Moisturizing Agent
    Allantoin moisturizes the skin to prevent dryness and irritation. It is suitable for sensitive skin too because of its non-irritable nature.

  2. Exfoliant
    Allantoin helps in shedding dead skin cells. It is a keratolytic agent, meaning it can soften and separate out the cornified (tough) layer of skin. It keeps the skin smooth as the dead skin layer is now shed off.

  3. Soothing Property
    Allantoin has a calming effect on your skin. It is used as a soothing ingredient in skincare products.

  4. Wound Healing Property
    Allantoin is known for soothing injured skin and healing wounds. It is often used for skin irritation and rashes.

  5. Provides Hydration
    Allantoin prevents TEWL (trans epidermal water loss) and can retain water in the skin cells. It can make your skin feel plumper and softer again.

  6. Cell Proliferation
    Allantoin not only helps in shedding dead skin cells but also in cell turnover. Dull skin in aged people is a result of accumulated dead skin cells. Allantoin helps in cell proliferation, thus reducing dullness.

  7. Anti-aging
    Allantoin helps in the synthesis of collagen. Collagen is a fibrous protein that holds the skin cells together. Collagen levels decrease as you age, making the skin sag.