Fact Sheet: Animal Allantoin.

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.