Loved
Glutamic Acid
Reduces Irritation
Some 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.
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 2,075 products with Glutamic Acid
Users who like it
96%
Users who avoid it
4%
What it does
Humectant
A substance that promotes retention of moisture.
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
1.6%
Top categories
Cleansers
Treatments
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
References
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
34017
INCI Name
GLUTAMIC ACID
INN Name
glumatic acid
EC #
 200-293-7
All Functions
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Humectant
