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Allantoin in Skincare: What This Common Ingredient Actually Is
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Allantoin in Skincare: What This Common Ingredient Actually Is

The Short Answer: A Small Molecule With an Outsized Presence in Cosmetics Allantoin shows up on more ingredient labels than almost any other single compound in the personal care aisle — lip balm...