Glutamic Acid
Our database includes 967 products that contain Glutamic Acid.
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.
Community Rating
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What it does
Humectant
A substance that promotes retention of moisture.
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
1.4%
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
