Build creams, lotions, cleansers and comfort-focused cosmetic formulas with Allantoin, a fine white crystalline powder valued for skin conditioning and a smoother-feeling finish. Its limited room-temperature water solubility makes concentration choice, complete dissolution and post-cooling crystal checks central to successful formulation.
Product Specifications
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At a glance |
Details |
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INCI |
Allantoin |
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CAS |
97-59-6 |
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Formula / molecular weight |
C4H6N4O3 / 158.12 |
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Appearance |
White crystalline powder; odorless |
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Solubility |
Limited water solubility; not oil-soluble |
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Typical starting range |
0.2-0.5% for straightforward bench screening |
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Available sizes |
100 g- 1 kg; bulk by RFQ |
Key Benefits
Soothes & Calms Irritated Skin--Reduces redness and inflammation across all skin types, making it the go-to ingredient for sensitive, post-shave, or post-procedure formulations.
Deeply Moisturizes & Locks in Hydration--Boosts water retention in the stratum corneum and leaves skin feeling smooth and supple without any greasy after-feel.
Accelerates Skin Repair & Cell Regeneration--Stimulates fibroblast activity to speed up wound healing and repair damaged epithelium, so your customers see visible results sooner.
Gently Exfoliates for Smoother, Brighter Skin--Acts as a mild keratolytic agent to shed dead cells gently, revealing a fresher, more even complexion without the irritation of harsh scrubs.
Why Formulators Choose Allantoin
- Skin-conditioning support: helps build products aimed at a soft, smooth and well-conditioned skin feel.
- Comfort-focused positioning: fits gentle-care, dry-skin and post-exposure cosmetic concepts when claims remain non-drug.
- Low-level versatility: commonly evaluated in lotions, creams, gels, cleansers and selected hair or scalp products.
- Mature ingredient identity: widely recognized by formulators and supported by an established cosmetic safety assessment [R2].
Best-Fit Applications
- Face and body lotions: Adds a skin-conditioning layer without dominating sensory design.
- Hand and foot creams: Supports smoother-feeling, comfort-focused care concepts.
- Cleansers and shower gels: Works in rinse-off systems where gentle-care positioning matters.
- Hydrogels and essences: Enables light textures at modest levels.
- Hair and scalp care: Can support conditioning-oriented briefs.
Quick Formulation Guide
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FORMULATION QUESTION |
Buyer Guidance |
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DOSE |
General skincare: 0.5% – 5.0% |
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PROCESS POINT |
Dissolves readily in cold or room-temperature water—no heating required. |
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pH & COMPATIBILITY |
Stable across a very broad pH range (1 – 12)—highly compatible with most cosmetic ingredients. |
Recommended Pairings
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Pairing |
Concept value |
Example direction |
Formulation note |
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Adds humectant and conditioning support. |
Comfort-focused lotion or scalp serum. |
Confirm combined solids, viscosity, pH and preservative performance. |
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Glycerin |
Supports hydration and may assist wetting in the water phase. |
Hand cream or body lotion. |
Humectants can change solubility and sensory; they do not guarantee crystal-free stability. |
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Adds hydration and slip. |
Hydrating gel or essence. |
Select a polymer grade compatible with the process and target pH; watch haze and viscosity. |
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Adds an oil-phase partner for gentle-care concepts. |
Emulsion or balm-emulsion hybrid. |
Requires a suitable oil phase/emulsifier; each ingredient remains in its appropriate phase. |
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Ceramide Complex |
Supports barrier-care positioning at the finished-formula level. |
Rich face or body cream. |
Follow the ceramide system's phase and temperature instructions; validate package and stability. |
Why Source From Us
- Start with samples scale to bulk orders – one supplier from trial to production: Validate with lab samples, then scale to commercial volumes – same quality, same team. No re-qualification, no project delays.
- Formulation support that actually helps – not just a data sheet: We give you hands-on guidance on solubility, temperature, pH, and compatibility. A real formulation partner, not a catalog.
- Reliable supply chain – consistent quality, on-time delivery, batch after batch: Own manufacturing facilities plus long-term partnerships with audited upstream producers ensure batch-to-batch consistency. Full documentation with every shipment. No "sample passes, bulk fails"
- Export-ready documentation – compliance, customs, cleared：Complete technical documentation packages – COA, MSDS, TDS, stability data – batch-specific and regulatory-ready. We handle the paperwork so your compliance and procurement teams can focus on formulation
Evidence and Safety Snapshot
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment concluded that Allantoin and the reviewed derivatives were safe as used under the cosmetic practices described in the report [R2]. This conclusion does not replace a safety assessment, preservative challenge testing or market-specific compliance review for the finished product.
In the United States, 21 CFR 347.10 lists Allantoin at 0.5-2% as a skin-protectant active ingredient [R5]. That is a separate OTC drug pathway tied to finished-product conditions, labeling and claims.
References
[R2] Cosmetic Ingredient Review — Allantoin Safety Assessment
[R3] MakingCosmetics — Allantoin Product Information
[R6] Lotioncrafter — Allantoin
[R7] U.S. Patent Publication — Solubilized Allantoin Compositions
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