Ingredients Lab: Allantoin

Allantoin might not be the first ingredient that comes to mind when you think of skincare, but this gentle multitasker has a well-earned place in your routine. Known for its soothing, smoothing and hydrating qualities, it helps your skin feel balanced, soft and comfortable every day. 

If you love to understand what makes your skincare work, read on to discover what allantoin is, how it benefits the skin, and why we use it within our LaH6 Skin Hydration Complex to help keep your skin hydrated, smooth and radiant. 

What Is Allantoin? 

Allantoin is a naturally soothing compound originally derived from the comfrey plant, native to Europe and Asia. It is also found in plants such as chamomile, beetroot and wheat sprouts. 

In skincare, allantoin is often produced in the lab to ensure it is pure, stable and suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. 

Used for centuries to soothe and protect, allantoin continues to be a trusted ingredient thanks to its ability to hydrate, comfort and support healthy skin. It helps protect the skin’s surface, encourages gentle renewal and strengthens the moisture barrier for lasting softness. 

How Allantoin Works 

Allantoin supports your skin’s natural renewal process by helping to shed dull, rough surface cells. This gentle exfoliation reveals a smoother texture and allows other skincare ingredients to work more effectively. 

It also boosts hydration by helping the skin hold onto moisture, preventing dryness and maintaining a plump, comfortable and balanced feel. 

The Benefits of Allantoin for Skin 

Allantoin is one of skincare’s most versatile ingredients, offering multiple benefits for all skin types: 

• Smooths: Refines the skin’s surface for a softer, more even texture. 
• Hydrates: Increases water levels and helps prevent dryness. 
• Soothes: Eases skin discomfort and supports the skin barrier. 
• Moisturises: Locks in hydration for lasting comfort. 
• Restores: Helps skin recover from roughness and dryness. 
• Renews: Encourages gentle cell turnover for a fresh, healthy look. 

These benefits make allantoin an ideal choice for anyone seeking smoother, more balanced and hydrated skin without discomfort. 

Why AMELIORATE Uses Allantoin 

At the heart of every AMELIORATE formula is our LaH6 Skin Hydration Complex, a unique blend of six active ingredients: Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Urea, Serine, Hydrolysed Milk Protein and Allantoin. 

Together, they exfoliate, hydrate and protect to deliver smoother, softer and more comfortable skin. 

Allantoin plays a vital role within this complex, soothing and moisturising the skin while supporting healthy renewal. 

You will find allantoin in many of our most-loved products, including our Transforming Body Lotion, which smooths and softens rough, dry skin, and our Transforming Facial Cleanser, which refines texture while keeping skin hydrated and balanced. 

Your Allantoin Skincare Routine 

Allantoin fits seamlessly into any skincare routine. You will find it in exfoliators, cleansers, toners and moisturisers, each working to soothe, smooth and hydrate.  

For best results, include allantoin as part of your daily AMELIORATE routine to keep your skin clean, nourished and protected. During colder months, our LaH6 range helps maintain softness and radiance, even when your skin needs extra care. 

The AMELIORATE Difference 

AMELIORATE was created to transform the look and feel of dry, rough and bumpy skin, and allantoin is key to that transformation.Our formulas combine dermatological science with gentle care to deliver real, visible results while helping you feel confident in your skin.