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Cysteine

Explained

Cysteine is an amino acid found in our bodies. It becomes an antioxidant when converted into gluthatione.

Once it becomes gluthatione, it prevents oxidative damage to parts of our cell. Gluthatione has also been shown to protect our skin from UV-B induced damage.

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Users who like it
100%

What it does

Masking Obscuring or blocking
Antioxidant A substance that inhibits oxidation, especially one, such as vitamin e, vitamin c, or beta carotene, that protects cellsfrom the sometimes damaging effects of oxidation.

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0.5%
Top categories
Treatments
Cleansers
Haircare
Position Predominant list placement
Bottom 25%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 75422
INCI Name CYSTEINE
INN Name cysteine
EC #  200-158-2 / 222-160-2
All Functions Antioxidant, Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Hair Waving Or Straightening, Masking, Redu CI Ng