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Allantoin Powder

$15.95

High purity cosmetic active

≥99% Assay

USP Standard Conforming

Soothing & Skin Comfort

0.1–0.5% Use

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Allantoin Powder

$15.95

OUR DIFFERENCE

Selected for specification, not just ingredient name.

Materials sold under the same ingredient name or INCI can differ in grade, purity, specification limits and supporting documentation. JNA selects ingredients with these differences in mind.

Specification Matters

Selected for stronger purity and quality parameters where specification makes the difference.

Cosmetic grade

Selected for professional cosmetic formulation.

Documented quality

Manufacturing and batch documentation available.

Formulator ready

Defined use levels and processing guidance.

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FORMULATION OVERVIEW

Allantoin Powder

Allantoin is a well-established cosmetic active valued for its soothing, skin-conditioning and skin-smoothing benefits across skincare and personal-care formulations. It is particularly useful in products developed for dry, rough, sensitive or uncomfortable-feeling skin, helping support a softer, smoother and more comfortable skin feel.

For formulators, Allantoin provides useful functionality at relatively low use levels. Its keratin-softening properties make it particularly relevant where the formulation objective includes improving the feel of rough or flaky skin, while its soothing properties make it a practical addition to sensitive-skin, after-sun, facial and body-care formulations. Dennis recommends 0.1–0.5% across cosmetic applications.

JNA’s cosmetic-grade Allantoin is supplied to a defined ≥99.0% assay specification with documented USP-standard conformity, alongside controlled heavy-metal and microbiological specifications. This gives formulators a well-defined, documented active for formulation development through to repeat production.

Why Formulators Choose It

Soothing & skin comfort — Useful in formulations designed to support sensitive, stressed or uncomfortable-feeling skin.
Smooths rough-feeling skin — Keratin-softening functionality makes Allantoin particularly useful where improving rough or flaky skin feel is part of the formulation objective.
Effective at low use levels — Manufacturer guidance recommends 0.1–0.5%, allowing meaningful functionality without requiring a high active load.
Versatile skincare active — Suitable across toners, creams, lotions, after-sun products, cleansers and other face and body-care formulations.
Easy to build into moisture systems — Can complement humectants, emollients and other skin-conditioning ingredients within more complete skincare formulations.
Documented cosmetic grade — JNA's supplied material has a defined ≥99% assay specification, USP-standard conformity and controlled quality parameters

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KEY SPECIFICATIONS

Ingredient Allantoin

INCI Allantoin

CAS 97-59-6

Solubility Partially soluble

FORMULATION NOTES

Processing Notes

Allantoin has limited solubility in cold water and is more readily dissolved in hot deionised water or a suitable polyol. The manufacturing TDS recommends dissolving Allantoin using hot water or pre-dissolving in glycerin, then incorporating the fully dissolved material into the formulation water phase below 45°C.

Ensure Allantoin is completely dissolved before finalising the formulation. Avoid simply adding the powder directly to a cool finished formulation, particularly at higher use levels, as incomplete dissolution can result in visible particles or crystallisation.

Compatibility Notes

Allantoin can be incorporated into a broad range of aqueous skincare and personal-care formulations and works well alongside humectants, emollients and other skin-conditioning ingredients.

Because its aqueous solubility is limited, formulation performance depends not only on ingredient compatibility but also on maintaining Allantoin in solution. Consider the complete solvent system, Allantoin concentration and processing method when developing the formulation.

pH Notes

Select the finished-product pH according to the requirements of the complete formulation and confirm Allantoin compatibility and stability in the finished system.

Formulation Examples

Soothing Facial Toner - Incorporate Allantoin into the aqueous phase to add soothing and skin-conditioning functionality to a lightweight toner. Ensure complete dissolution before cooling and completing the formulation.

Sensitive-Skin Cream - Use alongside the formulation's humectant and emollient system to support skin comfort and improve the feel of dry, rough or uncomfortable-feeling skin.

After-Sun Gel - Incorporate into a lightweight aqueous gel where soothing and skin-comfort support are desired following environmental exposure.

Hand & Body Lotion - Use as part of a broader moisturising system to complement humectants and emollients while supporting smoother, softer-feeling skin.

Troubleshooting

Allantoin is not dissolving completely
Check the processing method before increasing mixing time indefinitely. Allantoin is only slightly soluble in cold water. Use hot deionised water or pre-dissolve it in glycerin according to the manufacturing guidance, ensuring complete dissolution before incorporation.

White particles appear after cooling
This can indicate that Allantoin has not remained fully dissolved. Review the concentration used, solvent system and processing method rather than assuming the particles are contamination.

Crystals develop during storage
A formulation that appears clear immediately after manufacture may not necessarily remain so. Review the Allantoin concentration and solvent system and assess the product under appropriate stability conditions.

Difficulty incorporating Allantoin at the upper use level
Don't automatically increase processing temperature or solvent without considering the complete formulation. The manufacturer's 0.1–0.5% range is guidance, not a guarantee that 0.5% will remain dissolved in every formulation system.

Formulation changes after adding other ingredients
Assess the complete formulation rather than Allantoin in isolation. Changes to the water/polyol balance and other formulation components can affect the environment in which Allantoin needs to remain dissolved.

Sediment appears during stability testing
Investigate whether the sediment is crystallised or incompletely dissolved Allantoin. Confirm complete dissolution during manufacture and evaluate the finished formulation over time and under the intended storage conditions.

SENSORY PROFILE

Skin Feel Soft, smooth and conditioned. Allantoin is used primarily for its skin-soothing and keratin-softening functionality rather than as a primary sensory modifier, but it can support a smoother, more comfortable feel in formulations for rough or dry-feeling skin.

Tack Low / minimal direct contribution. Allantoin is not typically used to create tack. Any tack experienced in the finished product will generally be driven more strongly by the overall humectant, polymer and emollient system.

Slip Minimal direct contribution. Allantoin is not primarily a slip-enhancing ingredient; its sensory value is better positioned around supporting smoother, softer-feeling skin.

Finish Smooth and comfortable. Particularly useful in formulations designed for sensitive, rough, dry or uncomfortable-feeling skin where a refined, comfortable finish is desired.

Formulation Impact

Adds soothing and skin-conditioning functionality with relatively little direct impact on the intended sensory architecture of the formulation. Its more important formulation consideration is ensuring complete dissolution and maintaining the ingredient in solution throughout the finished product.

QUALITY & SOURCING

JNA’s Allantoin is supplied as a cosmetic-grade material manufactured to a defined ≥99.0% assay specification, with documented USP-standard conformity. The specification also includes defined moisture, ash, heavy-metal and microbiological limits, giving formulators measurable quality parameters beyond ingredient identity alone.

Quality Testing

Heavy Metals ≤5.0 ppm · Total Plate Count ≤1,000 CFU/g · Yeast & Mould ≤100 CFU/g · E. coli Negative · Salmonella Negative

Supported Claims

JNA’s supplied Allantoin is controlled to a defined ≥99.0% assay specification, together with specifications for loss on drying, total ash, individual heavy metals and microbiological quality. These measurable acceptance criteria provide formulators with a clear basis for assessing raw-material consistency.

COMPARISON & ALTERNATIVES

D-Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)

A versatile humectant and skin-conditioning active that can be considered where hydration and skin comfort are important alongside soothing performance. It can also be combined with Allantoin where complementary functionality is desired.

Oat Beta-Glucan Powder

A polysaccharide active useful in formulations focused on soothing, hydration and skin comfort. Consider where a water-soluble polymeric active with additional moisture-supporting functionality is desired.

Ectoin Powder

A high-performance cosmetic active suited to formulations focused on skin comfort, hydration and environmental-stress support. It occupies a more premium active position and provides a different formulation strategy from Allantoin.

STORAGE & HANDLING

Storage Conditions

Store Allantoin in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container, protected from strong light, heat, high temperatures and humid conditions. Keep the packaging tightly sealed after opening to minimise moisture exposure and contamination.

Handling Notes

Use clean, dry equipment when dispensing or transferring the powder and keep the container tightly closed when not in use. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and formulation practices and avoid unnecessary exposure to the concentrated raw material.

Shelf Life / Retest Guidance

Shelf life is 2 years when stored under the recommended conditions. Refer to the expiry date shown on the product label and applicable batch documentation.

PRODUCT SAFETY

Allantoin is intended for use as a cosmetic formulation ingredient. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and formulation practices. Avoid unnecessary direct contact with the concentrated raw material and follow the applicable SDS when handling.

Warnings & Precautions

For formulation use only. Not intended for direct application to skin in undiluted raw-material form. Avoid contact with eyes and unnecessary prolonged or repeated contact with the concentrated material. Keep out of reach of children.

The formulator is responsible for assessing the safety, stability and suitability of the finished formulation for its intended application.

DOCUMENTATION

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Available for this ingredient

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Available by request. Batch-specific Certificates of Analysis provide the analytical results applicable to the supplied Allantoin batch and allow those results to be assessed against the established material

Formulator's Quick Guide

INCI Allantoin

CAS 97-59-6

Appearance White Powder

Solubility Partially soluble

Phase Water Phase

Applications Serums, Creams & Lotions, Gels, Facial Cleansers, Masks, After-Sun Products, Body Lotions & Creams, Hand Care, Hand Washes

Supports Skin conditioning, Soothing / redness support, Barrier support, Skin comfort, Hydration

Why Formulators Choose This Ingredient

Low-Level Functional Active

Provides useful conditioning functionality at relatively low formulation concentrations.

Useful for Rough-Skin Formulas

Keratin-softening functionality makes it particularly relevant where roughness, flaking or hardened-feeling skin is part of the formulation brief.

Complements Multi-Active Systems

Can sit alongside humectants, emollients and other cosmetic actives without needing to define the structural system of the formulation.

Established Formulation Versatility

Useful across numerous skincare formats, from lightweight aqueous products through to emulsions and targeted body-care formulations.

Technical Documents

Technical documentation available for this ingredient.

SDS Safety Data Sheet →

Available by request. Batch-specific Certificates of Analysis provide the analytical results applicable to the supplied Allantoin batch and allow those results to be assessed against the established material