Given the incomplete information made available by companies and the government, EWG provides additional information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature. The chart below indicates that research studies have found that exposure to this ingredient -- not the products containing it -- caused the indicated health effect(s) in the studies reviewed by Skin Deep researchers. Actual health risks, if any, will vary based on the level of exposure to the ingredient and individual susceptibility -- information not available in Skin Deep.

This ingredient:
	Cancer
	Developmental/reproductive toxicity
	Violations, restrictions & warnings
	Allergies/immunotoxicity
	Contamination concerns
	Lesser or emerging concerns for this ingredient: Data gaps
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About ALLANTOIN: Allantoin is a heterocyclic organic compound. In the United States, Allantoin may be used as an active ingredient in OTC drug products. When used as an active drug ingredient, the established name is Allantoin. See "Regulatory and Ingredient Use Information," regarding the labeling names for U.S. OT C Drug Ingredients in Volume 1, Introduction, Part A.

This ingredient may be derived from animals. From PETA's Caring Consumer: Uric acid from cows, most mammals. Also in many plants (especially comfrey). In cosmetics (especially creams and lotions) and used in treatment of wounds and ulcers. Derivatives: Alcloxa, Aldioxa. Alternatives: extract of comfrey root, synthetics.

ALLANTOIN has reported used in the following product types: facial moisturizer/treatment (617); moisturizer (406); anti-aging (358); facial cleanser (261); lipstick (167); around-eye cream (160); sunscreen: SPF 15-30 (140); after shave (129); acne treatment (117); mask (113)