This is a byproduct of uric acid, used in cosmetics as a skin conditioner and for its soothing properties. Allantoin is a naturally occuring substance in the body and can also be extracted from plants or synthetically derived. Most cosmetics use synthetic allantoin.
Allantoin
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Skin-Soothing
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Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer