Ingredient
Alanine
L-Alanine
2-Aminopropanoic acid
What it is
A naturally occurring amino acid and a building block of skin proteins, used in skincare as a conditioning and antistatic agent.
How it works
As a humectant amino acid, it holds moisture on the skin surface and helps reinforce the natural moisturizing factor (NMF).
What it does
Skin conditioning
Antistatic
Concerns to know
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Barrier & hydration support
A well-studied humectant or emollient that helps hydrate the skin and support its moisture barrier.