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Glycine

Rating: Best
Benefits: Hydration
Categories: Humectant

Glycine at a Glance

  • Amino acid that helps the body create proteins
  • Produced by the body
  • Is a skin replenishing ingredient
  • Chemically is considered the simplest amino acid

Glycine Description

Glycine is an amino acid that helps the body create proteins. Chemically, it is considered the simplest amino acid and is found in many peptides. The body produces its own glycine, but it also can be consumed as part of a person’s diet.

Applied topically, glycine (as with all amino acids) is a skin replenishing and hydrating ingredient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture for a more youthful look and feel.
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Glycine References

Amino Acids in Nutrition and Health, August 2020, pages 187-199
Current Medicinal Chemistry, 2018, pages 5,512-5,527, ePublication
PLoS ONE, February 2018, ePublication
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2009, pages 327-345