A stabilized form of vitamin C that brightens skin while soothing irritation and protecting against environmental damage.
Formula
C10H14N4O9
Mol. Weight
334.24
CAS #
57448-83-6
Form
Powder
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Synthesized by combining allantoin, a uric acid metabolite compound, with ascorbic acid (vitamin C). Created through esterification or direct conjugation of ascorbic acid with allantoin molecules.
A modern synthetic combination of allantoin (derived from comfrey root, traditionally used for wound healing) and vitamin C (ascorbic acid, discovered in the 1930s). This combination was developed to create a more stable, skin-conditioning ingredient with anti-aging potential.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Dullness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not an Irritant