Glycine

humectantCAS: 56-40-6

Simplest amino acid. Part of skin's NMF. Humectant and skin conditioning agent. Completely non-irritating.

Safety Ratings

Safety5/5
Comedogenic0/5
Irritancy0/5
EWG Score1/10

Skin Type Compatibility

oily
5/5
dry
5/5
sensitive
5/5
combination
5/5
normal
5/5

Addresses Concerns

dehydration

Functions

skin conditioninghumectantamino acid

Products Containing This Ingredient

TIME-FILLER Crème Absolue Correction RidesFILORGA
#69Amazon
RETINOL SKIN CREAMRETINOL
#14Amazon
TrixeraAvène
#14Amazon
Body LotionCien
#27Amazon
Baby sun protection creamNivea
#12Amazon
Hydrating cream-to-foam cleanserCeraVe
#23Amazon
Juicy Mask Radiance / ÉclatL'Oréal
#14Amazon
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Low pH Cleansing FoamIsntree
#25Amazon
Round Lab 1025 Dokdo CleanserRound Lab
#29Amazon
Neogen Real Ferment Micro EssenceNeogen
#33Amazon
Beauty of Joseon Relief SunBeauty of Joseon
#30Amazon
Mediheal Tea Tree Essential MaskMediheal
#22Amazon

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