Allantoin - the secret to keeping skin firm and healthy

An animal study in 2010 found that, based on histological analysis, a soft emulsion containing 5% allantoin improved the wound healing process by regulating the inflammatory response. The study also shows that quantitative analysis to help promote allantoin view fibroblast proliferation and extracellular matrix synthesis.

A study published in 2009 reported the use of topical non-steroidal drugs containing allantoin for the treatment of pruritus in mild to moderate atopic dermatitis.

According to reports, allantoin is a component of many plants (including comfrey), with treatment, soothing and anti-irritant effect, help to heal wounds and skin irritation, stimulate the growth of healthy tissue.

Allantoin has a wonderful affinity with the skin. It is an active moisturising ingredient found in the root of the Comfrey herb.It has a lovely therapeutic action that promotes skin healing; a safe anti-irritant that is used in the skin care industry.

Benefits OF Allantoin for  Skin and Healthy

Quite a lot of research has been carried out on the compounds found in Allantoin.

Hydrating: Increases the water content of skin.

Desquamating: It encourages natural exfoliation in the stratum corneum, the outer layer of the skin.

Repairing: It is well known for its ability to stimulate cell proliferation, encouraging new tissue growth.

It is known to be wound healing, research has shown that it clears away necrotic tissue, making way for a healthy new tissue.

Healing: An active skin protector, it encourages the skins healing process; making it a suitable ingredient for treating minor wounds and irritations.

Relieves dryness: Promotes cellular regeneration, counteracting dryness and repairing an impaired barrier, allantoin encourages sensitive skin to become more resilient.

Protecting: This is one ingredient that does soften the skin, it also protects chapped, sun damaged skin, studies have shown that it protects against UV induced cell damage.

Soothing: It is considered an excellent anti-irritant, calming and soothing inflamed skin. So it's great when used in baby products.

Free Radical Activity: Topical application helps reduce free radical activity on the skin.

Keratolytic action: In performing its protective and regulatory functions, the outer layer of skin our epidermis, synthesizes a very large number of proteins and oils (lipids) that are found in the stratum corneum.