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Glutamic Acid
Reduces Redness
These ingredients are commonly used to help calm visible redness and soothe irritated skin. While they can be effective for many people, results can vary depending on the cause of redness and individual skin sensitivity. If redness persists or worsens, it's best to check with a dermatologist.
Reduces Irritation
These soothing ingredients help calm irritated skin and strengthen your skin barrier. They're particularly beneficial after during flare-ups or for chronically sensitive skin. Look for products with multiple calming ingredients for best results.
Good for Scar Healing
These ingredients are commonly used to support the skin's natural healing process and improve the appearance of scars over time. While results can vary, they may help with texture, discoloration, and overall skin recovery.
Explained
Glutamic Acid is an amino acid that is found in all living organisms. Our bodies use this to help nerve cells in the brain communicate with other cells.
In cosmetics, glutamic acid is a famous humectant. It draws water from the air to your skin, keeping your skin hydrated (like hyaluronic acid).
An in-vitro study from 2024 found glutamic acid to play a role in inhibiting inflammation and thus a potential skin-soothing ingredient.
Other studies show it to be have potential wound healing, skin barrier repair, and hair growth properties.
Glutamic acid has poor solubility in water and other solvents.
See all 1,465 products with Glutamic Acid
Users who like it
94%
Users who avoid it
6%
What it does
Humectant
A substance that promotes retention of moisture.
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
1.5%
Top categories
Treatments
Cleansers
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
References
journals.sagepub.com
pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
www.researchgate.net
www.sciencedirect.com
Products with Glutamic Acid
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
34017
INCI Name
GLUTAMIC ACID
INN Name
glumatic acid
EC #
 200-293-7
All Functions
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Humectant