INCI name: Allantoin, Snail Extract, Snail Secretion Filtrate.
Function: Skin care agent, skin protection agent, soothing agent, emollient.
Origin: Animal.
Concentration allowed by the EU regulation: Not regulated. Found in optimized dosages ranging from 0.1 to 2%.
Where to find it / Where they are found?: Foot mask, cloth mask, after-shave lotion/baumes, sun sprays/cream, face serum, face cream/gels, deodorant, antiperspirant, face cleansing foams, stretch mark repair products, CC creams, eye care products, soaps, toothpastes, lipsticks, shaving cream, after-sun care product, oral hygiene products, hand repair products, intimate hygiene products, make-up remover.
Health risks: /
Environmental risks: Non-vegan (cow amniotic fluid, calf urine, gastropod mucus/slime).
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Additional information: The INCI name does not give any indication of where the allantoin comes from. It is thus necessary to approach the manufacturer to know the origin of it.