humectant
Glycine
Generally safe·Strong evidence
The simplest amino acid, naturally present in skin and collagen, commonly used as a humectant to help retain moisture. It has a long history of safe use in cosmetics with no known hazards at typical concentrations.
Products with Glycine
- 100MinonAmino Moist Moist Charge Lotion I
- 100TorridenCellmazing Firming Cream
- 100IsntreeHyaluronic Acid Low-pH Cleansing Foam
- 97Paula's ChoiceOmega+ Complex Moisturizer
- 93KosasPlump + Juicy Vegan Collagen Spray-On Serum
- 92The OrdinaryMulti-Peptide Serum for Hair Density
- 88SkinfoodBlack Sugar Perfect Cleansing Oil
- 86MinonAmino Moist Gentle Wash Whip Foaming Cleanser
- 85Drunk ElephantProtini Powerpeptide Resurfacing Serum
- 84TrulyHydra-Restore Body Lotion
- 78DiviScalp Serum
- 78DegreeUltraclear Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick
- 71FilorgaHydra-hyal Serum
References
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