Allantoin is an effective anti-aging skin care ingredient to look for in the facial rejuvenation products that you choose for your regime. It is actually a rather common ingredient found in a range of skin care products due to its amazing moisturizing properties.
What is particularly beneficial when allantoin is used as an active ingredient in anti-aging treatments is its' "keratolytic" effect.
In other words, it helps to bind moisture to the skin, enhancing the skin's water content which is especially beneficial for dry skin types.
Allantoin is noted for its moisturizing properties, promotion of cell renewal, and healing effects.
The healing, soothing, moisturizing, and skin softening properties of this skin treatment combined with its ability to promote healthy cell renewal makes it an ideal ingredient in any anti-aging skin care treatment product.
Although traditionally used to heal bruises, treat wounds and to reduce inflammation, the comfrey plant is also well known for its other properties in treating aging and damaged skin.
The skin care industry has harnessed the benefits of allantoin which can now be found in many facial cleansers, toners, acne products, moisturizers, sunscreens and specialty skin care treatments.
As a pharmaceutical, it is even found in oral hygiene products such as toothpaste and mouthwash. Allantoin is also used as an active ingredient in shampoos, lipstick, sunscreen and acne treatments.
Refer to WebMD for allantoin use as a topical medication.
Soften those wrinkles and stimulate healthy cell renewal. . .
Even at very low concentrations of 1% to 2%, the anti-irritating properties of this skin treatment has proven beneficial facial rejuvenation effects in stimulating cell renewal, promoting healthy skin, and as an extremely effective skin softening agent.
Be sure to visit the skin care shop to view all anti-aging skin care treatments grouped in categories for specific aging skin conditions or by active facial rejuvenation ingredient.