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Ingredients · Soothing and cica

Allantoin알란토인

알란토인al-lan-to-in
On a Korean label: 알란토인 = Allantoin.

What it is

A small molecule found in some plants, such as comfrey, and also made synthetically. It is a common supporting ingredient in soothing and after-sun products.

On a Korean label

Written 알란토인, usually in the lower half of the list.

Korean rules

The Korean ingredient dictionary lists no limit, label caution or functional-ingredient status for it.

Questions

What is 알란토인 in English?

Allantoin.

Sources

  1. Korea Cosmetic Association — ingredient dictionary (대한화장품협회 성분사전)

Checked 26 October 2026. Rules change — the official texts above are the final word.