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Polyglutamic Acid

Explained

Polyglutamic Acid is made up many glutamic acids chained together. It is created from bacterial fermentation.

This ingredient is an effective skin hydrator and may help speed up wound healing. As a humectant, it draws and holds water to the skin. This ingredient is often compared to hyaluronic acid or glycerin. Similarly to hyaluronic acid, it can vary in molecular weights. This means polyglutamic acid is capable of bringing hydration to lower levels of the skin.

Fun fact: Polyglutamic Acid is found in the Japanese food, natto. It is also being used in cancer treatment studies.

See all 696 products with Polyglutamic Acid

Users who like it
98%
Users who avoid it
2%

What it does

Skin Conditioning To hydrate and soften skin

Alternative names

Gamma Polyglutamic Acid

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0.8%
Top categories
Treatments
Moisturizers
Cleansers
Position Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
Concentration Concentrations we've seen
0%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 58365
INCI Name POLYGLUTAMIC ACID
All Functions Skin Conditioning