Glycine
INCI Name: Glycine
Glycine is an amino acid with small molecular weight, therefore can easily pass through the pores of the skin. That’s why it is very useful in retaining moisture within the skin. It is interesting to know that the skin’s important protein collagen has glycine as one of its constituents.
Glycine with other amino acids, as well as sugars and electrolytes form the skin’s natural moisturizing factor (NMF). So, when glycine as cosmetic ingredient can enhances moisture retention of skin.
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A natural moisturizing and soothing ingredient, it helps maintain skin moisture.
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Asian centella, gotu kola or tiger grass has outstanding skin soothing, healing and anti-aging effect.
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Intense antioxidant, anti-scorching, skin regenerating, protects cell membranes.
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Structural protein, an important building block of the space between cells, bones, tendons, eyes and skin.
