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Carnosine
Explained
Carnosine is a dipeptide made from two amino acids.
This ingredient helps:
- Combat oxidative damage to DNA and proteins
- Wound healing
- Protect proteins from glycation
Glycation is the process of sugars binding to and damaging proteins. Too much sugar in our skin can lead to damaged collagen, contributing to factors of aging.
Carnosine is water-soluble and is not able to travel deeper layers of skin. This leads to some doubt about whether it can boost collagen in skin, since collagen is located in the deeper layers of skin.
Fun fact: Carnosine can be naturally found in our muscles and brain.
See all 447 products with Carnosine
Users who like it
100%
What it does
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.6%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Treatments
Sunscreens
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 50%
References
Products with Carnosine
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
55088
INCI Name
CARNOSINE
EC #
 206-169-9
All Functions
Skin Conditioning