Hydrator / Humectant

Glutamic Acid

Often labeled as: L-Glutamic Acid
"The pH-balancing, conditioning amino acid."
๐Ÿฅ Overall Safety: Safe
๐Ÿคฐ Pregnancy: Safe
๐Ÿ”ฅ Irritation Risk: 0 / 5
๐Ÿ•ณ๏ธ Pore-Clogging: 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

An amino acid that helps stabilize the pH of the skin while acting as an excellent humectant and skin conditioner.

๐Ÿ’– Why Your Skin Loves It

Balances the acid mantle, intensely hydrates, and softens.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

The precursor to many ultra-gentle amino acid cleansing surfactants.

๐Ÿงช The Mixology Guide

Skincare is chemistry. Here is how Glutamic Acid interacts with other active ingredients on your shelf.

โœ… Best Friends (Synergy)
No documented synergies yet.
โš ๏ธ Arch Enemies (Conflict)
Plays well with most ingredients.

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