Loved
Histidine
Hydrating
These ingredients help hydrate the skin by either drawing in moisture or preventing it from escaping. They’re often used to keep skin feeling soft, smooth, and well-balanced.
Helps with Anti-Aging
As we age, factors like reduced oil production, collagen breakdown, UV exposure, and lifestyle choices all affect how our skin looks and feels. While we can’t stop the aging process, ingredients like retinoids, antioxidants, and certain peptides have been shown to help slow visible signs of aging.
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
Histidine is a semi-essential amino acid used by our bodies to create protein. It has humectant and skin conditioning properties.
Our bodies use histidine to create filaggrin - filaggrin is a structural protein that the skin uses in maintaining skin barrier.
One study found histidine and carnosine to be a dynamic duo for your skin:
- They helped fight off signs of aging caused by D-galactose (a sugar that speeds up aging).
- They boosted skin cell growth and movement.
- They also helped with collagen production and wound healing
Oral histidine has also been found to help with filaggrin-deficit skin disorders such as atopic dermatitis.
Why is it considered a semi-essential amino acid? This is because adults are able to create it but children must get it from their diet.
See all 1,331 products with Histidine
Users who like it
99%
Users who avoid it
1%
What it does
Humectant
A substance that promotes retention of moisture.
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
1.5%
Top categories
Treatments
Haircare
Cleansers
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 25%
References
Products with Histidine
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
34297
INCI Name
HISTIDINE
INN Name
histidine
EC #
 200-745-3
All Functions
Antistatic, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
