Plantain Leaf Botanical Extract Powder

Description Plantain is a flowering herb that soothes inflamed and irritated skin caused by insect bites, acne, rosacea, and other skin disorders. It may also ease itchiness and flaking caused by dandruff. Plantain's active compound is allantoin, a natural compound with antibacterial and germicidal properties that make it useful as a topical skin healing treatment and an excellent ingredient for face masks. Some of the benefits of allantoin have long been associated with cell regeneration and skin healing. Allantoin works in a way similar to an exfoliator. It removes dead skin cells from the outer layer of the epidermis, softening the skin's keratin and encouraging the growth of new skin cells. Allantoin is an effective anti-irritant for the skin, calming and soothing sensitive areas. It has been used to help promote the wound-healing effect, and because it helps with cell regeneration, it has been used to treat skin that has suffered abrasions or burns. It has also been shown to calm