allantoin
noun
al·lan·to·in
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Definition of allantoin
: a crystalline oxidation product C4H6N4O3 of uric acid used to promote healing of local wounds and infections
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Ingredients like colloidal oatmeal and allantoin also calm irritation, especially around my nose and cheeks. — Emily Rekstis, SELF, "This Tinted Moisturizer Actually Provides Great Coverage," 8 Nov. 2018 If your scalp feels tight and dry and the length of your hair is brittle, mix and match a soothing glycerin or allantoin mask with a keratin treatment. — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, "7 New Ways to Boost Your Hair-Care Routine This Year," 16 May 2018 QUENCH RAZOR BURN Billy Jealousy Shaved Ice after-shave balm, $25; billyjealousy.com Peppermint oil delivers instant cooling, but the real stars here are soothing oat kernel extract and allantoin. — Aja Mangum, Bloomberg.com, "A New Take on Your Old Spice," 17 May 2017 QUENCH RAZOR BURN Billy Jealousy Shaved Ice after-shave balm, $25; billyjealousy.com Peppermint oil delivers instant cooling, but the real stars here are soothing oat kernel extract and allantoin. — Aja Mangum, Bloomberg.com, "A New Take on Your Old Spice," 17 May 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'allantoin.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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allantoin
noun
al·lan·to·in
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Medical Definition of allantoin
: a crystalline oxidation product C4H6N4O3 of uric acid used to promote healing of local wounds and infections