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Sarcosine

Explained

Sarcosine is a skin conditioning ingredient. It is a synthetic amino acid.

It is an intermediate and byproduct in glycine synthesis and degradation. Glycine is an amino acid naturally found in our skin.

This ingredient also goes by the name of methylglycline.

See all 229 products with Sarcosine

Users who like it
92%
Users who avoid it
8%

What it does

Skin Conditioning To hydrate and soften skin

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0.2%
Top categories
Treatments
Moisturizers
Cleansers
Position Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 37630
INCI Name SARCOSINE
EC #  203-538-6
All Functions Skin Conditioning