Archive for January 14th, 2009

Skin supportive ingredient: Allantoin

January 14, 2009
Author: natural

A great ingredient to look for when choosing natural makeup is plant-derived Allantoin.  Allantoin is recognized as being very beneficial for skin.  It is used as a safe and effective skin protectant because of its ability to stimulate new and healthy tissue growth.

Allantoin can be found in botanical extracts of the comfrey plant, mammal urine, or chemically synthesized.  The healthiest and most natural source comes from the comfrey plant.  Comfrey is an herb native to Europe and is a widely used plant known for supporting skin health. 

When looking for skin care products, make sure to check how the allantoin is derived to make sure you have the healthiest ingredients possible for your skin.