ALLANTOIN GALACTURONIC ACID

Ingredient type: HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE

ALLANTOINE

✨ Role: Allantoin is an ingredient renowned for its soothing and repairing properties. It helps calm irritation, accelerates cell regeneration and promotes skin healing.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: allantoin is generally considered safe for topical use.

✨ Vegan: Yes, the allantoin used in cosmetics is generally synthetic and therefore suitable for vegan products.

✨ Worth knowing: Allantoin has a good tolerance and is rarely irritating, making it suitable for sensitive skin. It is often used in baby products and after-sun care.

Present in: Moisturizers, body lotions, products for sensitive skin and after-shave treatments.

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GALACTURONIC ACID

✨ Role: Galacturonic acid is valued for its gentle exfoliating properties and its role in skin hydration. It helps eliminate dead cells and improve skin texture.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: Generally considered safe when used in suitable concentrations.

✨ Vegan: Yes, galacturonic acid is of plant origin and integrates well into vegan formulations.

✨ Good to know: It can be extracted from various plant sources such as fruit or algae. Galacturonic acid has a low irritant potential, but it's always advisable to test a small area first.

Present in: Exfoliating serums, anti-aging skincare and gentle cleansers.

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