ALLANTOIN

Description

Allantoin is a chemical compound with formula C4H6N4O3. It is also called 5-ureidohydantoin or glyoxyldiureide. It is a diureide of glyoxylic acid. Named after the allantois (an amniote embryonic excretory organ in which it concentrates during development in most mammals except humans and higher apes), it is a product of oxidation of uric acid by purine catabolism. After birth, it is the predominant means by which nitrogenous waste is excreted in the urine of these animals.In humans and higher apes, the metabolic pathway for conversion of uric acid to allantoin is not present, so the former is excreted. Recombinant rasburicase is sometimes used as a drug to catalyze this metabolic conversion in patients. In fish, allantoin is broken down further (into ammonia) before excretion. Allantoin is a major metabolic intermediate in many other organisms including plants and bacteria.

Allantoin is an amphoteric compound that combines a variety of substances to form a double salt. It has light, bactericidal, antiseptic, analgesic and anti-oxidant effects. It can keep the skin moist, moisturized and soft. It is a special additive for cosmetics such as beauty salons. It is widely used as an additive for freckle cream, acne liquid, shampoo, soap, toothpaste, shaving lotion, hair conditioner, astringent, anti-sweat deodorant lotion and the like.
Cosmetic additive
Adding allantoin cosmetics has the functions of protecting tissues, hydrophilicity, water absorption and preventing water dispersal; adding hair emulsifier, hair cream, shampoo, and protecting hair, can make hair undivided and constantly Hair; Lip balm and cream added with allantoin can make skin and lips soft and elastic, and have beautiful luster. Allantoin promotes tissue growth, cell metabolism, and softens the stratum corneum protein.