Allantoin
AKA “Glyoxyldiureide, Cordianine, Glyoxyldiureid, Allantol, Sebical, Alantan, AVC/Dienestrolcream”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Allantoin
AKA: Glyoxyldiureide, Cordianine, Glyoxyldiureid, Allantol, Sebical, Alantan, AVC/Dienestrolcream
Synthetic · Skin Conditioning | Humectant | Soothing · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Humectant
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Wound Healer
Synthetic
Clean
A soothing ingredient that calms irritated skin and supports the skin's natural healing process, leaving it feeling soft and comfortable.
Formula
C4H6N4O3
Mol. Weight
158.12
CAS #
97-59-6
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Derived from urea and glyoxal, both petroleum-derived organic compounds or synthesized from biological sources. Produced through the condensation reaction of urea with glyoxal under controlled chemical conditions.
Function
Skin Conditioning | Humectant | Soothing
Benefits
Nourishing
Protecting
soothing
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Highly Suitable
EWG Score1
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1, medical-approval, pregnancy-nursing-safe, all-shades-safe, Not an Irritant
Concentration Guide
2%
0%3%
Reg. Limit
FDA OTC limit: 2% (Skin Protectant). Source: FDA OTC Monograph, 21 CFR 347.10.
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR