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Active Ingredients

N-Acetyl Glucosamine

Often labeled as: NAG

The hyaluronic-acid building brightener.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A highly unique amino sugar. It is the fundamental biological building block of Hyaluronic Acid. Applied topically, it forces the skin to produce massive amounts of its own HA, while simultaneously interrupting the transfer of melanin to the skin surface.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Deeply plumps the skin matrix, fades hyperpigmentation, and gently exfoliates.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Works in perfect, clinically proven synergy with Niacinamide to fade dark spots.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is made from crushed crab shells and triggers shellfish allergies.

The Science

Modern cosmetic NAG is produced via bio-fermentation and is generally safe for shellfish allergies.