Ingredients for Reducing Allergic Reactions

Regarding reducing allergic reactions, the suggestion to use Allantoin and SKIN-DEFENSE® is a good approach. Here's more information about these ingredients and others that can help:

• Allantoin: This ingredient is well-known for its ability to reduce irritation and soothe the skin. It also helps promote the regeneration of healthy skin tissue. Allantoin is considered safe and gentle, even for sensitive skin.

• SKIN-DEFENSE®: This is a plant extract primarily containing Beta-Sitosterol. It works similarly to mild steroids in reducing skin irritation but without the associated side effects. It also contains Squalene and Tocopherol from sunflower oil, which help restore and strengthen the skin barrier, making the skin more resilient.

Your strategy of starting with Allantoin due to its cost-effectiveness and then adding SKIN-DEFENSE® if needed is reasonable. Allantoin provides a good baseline for soothing, while SKIN-DEFENSE® offers a more potent anti-irritant effect and barrier support.

Other ingredients that can help reduce irritation and strengthen the skin barrier include:

• Licorice Extract: Contains Licochalcone A, known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.
• Pep-Calm™ (Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8): A peptide designed to calm sensitive and irritated skin.
• Prebio-Man (D-Mannose Skin Prebiotic): Helps support the skin's natural microbiome, which is important for barrier health and reducing sensitivity.
• Skin-Barrier™: A blend of skin-mimicking ceramides in a liposome delivery system to help restore the skin barrier.

Combining ingredients that soothe irritation and those that strengthen the skin barrier can be very effective for sensitive and allergy-prone skin.