allantoin
noun
al·lan·to·in
ə-ˈlan-tə-wən 
: a crystalline oxidation product C4H6N4O3 of uric acid used to promote healing of local wounds and infections
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Niacinamide, glycerin, and prickly pear help with hydration, and vitamin E, allantoin and tremella mushroom help to keep skin soft and glowing.
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Emilia Benton, Glamour, 7 Aug. 2024
Its conditioning blend of sensitive skin-friendly ceramides, fatty acids, cholesterol, and allantoin help restore the skin barrier and stave off dryness all day long.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 July 2024
The formula also contains soothing ingredients like aloe vera, colloidal oatmeal and allantoin to further curb irritation.
—Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 30 Aug. 2023
There's also some calming allantoin in there, too.
—Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, 18 Oct. 2020
Also including allantoin, an effective anti-irritant, and provitamin B5, which helps restore the skin’s barrier to retain moisture, Cella’s Organic Aftershave Lotion soothes the skin while promoting cell regeneration.
—Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Oct. 2022
This Aveeno shave gel is formulated with oats, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, sunflower seed oil, allantoin, and glycerin.
—Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Oct. 2022
Other effective ingredients, like ceramides, retinol, allantoin and eyeseryl, tighten the skin, reduce puffiness and smooth out any imperfections.
—Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 May 2022
Finally, Odor & Enhanced Sweat Control is a strong antiperspirant that tackles odor and sweat with aluminum and allantoin.
—Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 May 2022
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Emilia Benton, Glamour, 7 Aug. 2024
Its conditioning blend of sensitive skin-friendly ceramides, fatty acids, cholesterol, and allantoin help restore the skin barrier and stave off dryness all day long.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 July 2024
The formula also contains soothing ingredients like aloe vera, colloidal oatmeal and allantoin to further curb irritation.
—Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 30 Aug. 2023
There's also some calming allantoin in there, too.
—Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, 18 Oct. 2020
Also including allantoin, an effective anti-irritant, and provitamin B5, which helps restore the skin’s barrier to retain moisture, Cella’s Organic Aftershave Lotion soothes the skin while promoting cell regeneration.
—Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Oct. 2022
This Aveeno shave gel is formulated with oats, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, sunflower seed oil, allantoin, and glycerin.
—Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Oct. 2022
Other effective ingredients, like ceramides, retinol, allantoin and eyeseryl, tighten the skin, reduce puffiness and smooth out any imperfections.
—Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 May 2022
Finally, Odor & Enhanced Sweat Control is a strong antiperspirant that tackles odor and sweat with aluminum and allantoin.
—Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 May 2022
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allantoin
noun
al·lan·to·in
ə-ˈlan-tə-wən
: a nitrogenous compound C4H6N4O3 that occurs in many organisms as a product of the oxidative degradation of purine, is often synthetically manufactured, and is used as an ingredient in various topical products (such as skin cream, shampoo, and makeup) especially to soothe irritated skin, relieve dryness, and promote healing
Note: In humans, allantoin is formed by the oxidation of uric acid and is excreted in the urine.
… a uric acid–specific enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of uric acid to allantoin, an inert water soluble purine metabolite, thereby lowering serum uric acid.—Gerald G. Briggs, Rheumatology News
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