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Active ingredient Allantoin is one of the ingredients used and tested in safe and effective beauty products. What are the effects of Allantoin? Find out through the following article.
1. What is Allantoin?
Allantoin is a chemical ingredient, used to treat dry, rough, psoriasis and itchy skin. Allantoin's mechanism of action as an emollient keeps your skin moisturized, helping to prevent dryness and irritation.
Allantoin is found in the Comfrey tree in parts of Asia, North America and Europe. The roots of the comfrey plant contain allantoin and are commonly used to make ointments, creams and lotions. Also found in beets, chamomile and wheat germ, but not as much as in comfrey. Allantoin is as potent in the lab as it is in the wild.
2. What effect does Allantoin have in skin care?
2.1. Helps heal wounds Allantoin helps heal skin wounds and scars faster. Stimulates fibroblasts to produce collagen, enhances the synthesis of extracellular matrix, regenerates the structure of new cell layers. Accelerates the self-healing process to help the skin heal faster such as burns, redness and makes pitted scars less visible.
2.2. Effective anti-aging Some studies show that allantoin improves skin texture and significantly reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Allantoin facilitates and promotes collagen synthesis, giving you youthful skin.
2.3. Moisturizing the skin Allantoin with special effects to prevent water loss for the skin, the ability to soften the skin and moisturize. When you use it on the surface of the skin, allantoin thins the stratum corneum and retains a certain amount of water in the skin. Therefore, it will give you a feeling of softness, smoothness and a healthy, plump skin. Especially for those of you with dry and flaky skin, when using allantoin can moisturize the skin very well, preventing water loss through the skin.
2.4. Allantoin helps exfoliate dead skin cells, treat warts, shed dead skin cells, etc. Allantoin topical has been approved by the FDA in concentrations from 0.5 %-2.0% is safe for the skin, but there are still some potential side effects.
2.5. Allantoin has very effective anti-inflammatory properties, so it is very good in preventing and treating acne.
When allantoin combined with Panthenol, Salicylic Acid, copper, zinc, magnesium ... helps treat dark spots on the skin, tighten pores and regulate sebum. Therefore, it helps to prevent and treat acne effectively, leaving the skin smooth and smooth. In addition, with the effective anti-acne effect, it is often found in the composition of skin care cosmetics for women.
3. Allantoin side effects
Allantoin has a very good effect in treating acne, healing wounds, moisturizing the skin, ... safe. However, when using allantoin in cosmetics, you may still experience some minor side effects such as:
Skin itching Mild skin irritation Skin redness Burning Soreness If your doctor has prescribed this medicine. For you, it is certain that the benefits of the product will outweigh the risks of side effects. As a result, many people who take Allantoin do not experience serious side effects.
But if in the process you use any skin products containing allantoin and experience side effects. Please discontinue use and consult a doctor immediately. For example:
If you feel pain, stinging, redness or irritation, .. and your condition is getting worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Severe abnormal changes in the skin such as: skin turns white, soft, too wet, signs of skin infection appear. Symptoms of a serious, but rare, allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling of the face/tongue/throat, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. The above, is not a complete list of the side effects that may occur when using Allantoin. But if you experience other side effects not listed above, immediately contact your doctor or pharmacist so that the best treatment can be given to you.
4. Caution
Before you use Allantoin medicinal products, tell your doctor or pharmacist in advance about your allergy to any of the ingredients in the product, or other allergies. To be able to minimize side effects and other problems when using. If you have any health problems such as:
Appearance of skin tears, infections, sores, .. please consult your doctor or pharmacist before using the product. In some preservative ingredients, the fragrance may be sensitive to sunlight when used. You should read the information on the product carefully and use it with sunscreen and wear protective clothing when going out. If you experience sunburn, blisters, and redness, tell your doctor right away. In addition, some products can make acne worse, more prone to acne. Some products also stain and fade clothes. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before use. Do not use with patients with mastitis, breast abscess and hypersensitivity to the components of the drug
5. Overdose
Allantoin cream may be harmful if swallowed. If you overdose and experience severe symptoms such as unconsciousness or difficulty breathing, call 911 immediately.
There are many types of emollient products available on the market that contain fragrance or other ingredients. You may be sensitive. Emollients are available as oils, creams, lotions, or sprays. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about the best product for you.
6. Preservation
Refer to the pre-printed storage information on the product packaging. If you have any questions about storage, ask your pharmacist. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Above is all the information about Allantoin as well as the effective effects of Allantoin in skin care such as: moisturizing the skin, fast wound healing, anti-aging, acne treatment,... Please refer Consult your doctor and pharmacist when you use the product to avoid unwanted side effects.
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