allantoin
/əˈlæntəwɪn/
noun
- A chemical compound found in many plants and in the urine of most mammals, often used in skin creams and ointments to help heal wounds and soothe skin.
- Many moisturizers contain allantoin to help repair dry, cracked skin.
- Allantoin is a common ingredient in lip balms and shaving creams.
- The doctor recommended a cream with allantoin for the minor burn.