Allantoin
Definition
An organic compound with the chemical formula C4H6N4O3, resulting from the oxidation of uric acid in purine metabolism in most mammals (except higher primates and humans) or extracted from plants such as comfrey (Symphytum officinale); an active substance structurally recognized for its keratolytic, healing, anti-irritant, and intense moisturizing properties. Due to its capacity to stimulate cell proliferation and rapid regeneration of skin tissues, it is widely used in the dermatocosmetic industry for formulating creams, lotions, and ointments intended for sensitive or damaged skin.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Allantoin
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Feminine noun, regular plural structural forms used in laboratory and commercial cataloging. |
| Formation | Chemical term coined from 'allantois' (due to its initial isolation from allantoic fluid) combined with the standard organic chemistry suffix '-in'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ə.ˈlæn.tə.wɪn] |
| Source | Glossary of Cosmetic Science and Molecular Dermatological Chemistry |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Producătorul a adăugat o concentrație optimă de alantoină în lotiunea după ras pentru a reduce iritațiile și roșeața epidermei.
EN: The manufacturer added an optimal concentration of allantoin to the aftershave lotion to reduce skin irritation and redness.
RO: Extractul natural bogat în alantoină extras din rădăcina de tătăneasă accelerează închiderea rănilor superficiale.
EN: The natural extract rich in allantoin extracted from comfrey root accelerates the closing of superficial wounds.
RO: Analizele arată că această alantoină acționează structural ca un agent de curățare a celulelor moarte de la suprafața pielii.
EN: Analyses show that this allantoin acts structurally as a cleansing agent for dead cells on the skin surface.
Idioms & Phrases
Alantoină vegetală / Vegetal allantoin
RO: Compus activ extras direct din surse botanice, preferat în formulele cosmetice organice și naturale.
EN: Active compound extracted directly from botanical sources, preferred in organic and natural cosmetic formulas.
Efect keratolitice al alantoinei / Keratolytic effect of allantoin
RO: Capacitatea structurală a substanței de a înmuia cheratina, facilitând descuamarea celulelor moarte ale pielii.
EN: The structural ability of the substance to soften keratin, facilitating the desquamation of dead skin cells.
Unguent cu alantoină / Allantoin ointment
RO: Preparat farmaceutic dens destinat tratării eczemelor, arsurilor ușoare și a pielii extrem de uscate sau crăpate.
EN: A dense pharmaceutical preparation intended for treating eczema, minor burns, and extremely dry or cracked skin.
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