An aluminium complex of allantoin, listed as an antimicrobial and astringent ingredient.
What it is
Alcloxa is aluminium chlorohydroxy allantoinate, a complex of aluminium, chloride, hydroxide and allantoin. CosIng lists it as an antimicrobial and astringent ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Functions
- Antimicrobial
- Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
- Astringent
- Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.