Hydrator / Humectant

Sodium Polyaspartate

Often labeled as: AquaKeep
"The super-absorbent amino acid polymer."
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

A synthetic polymer derived from the amino acid aspartic acid. It can absorb hundreds of times its weight in water, creating a highly elastic, breathable moisture film.

๐Ÿ’– Why Your Skin Loves It

Provides massive, continuous hydration and creates a silky, matte-like finish.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Used to create modern "water-burst" cream textures.

๐Ÿงช The Mixology Guide

Skincare is chemistry. Here is how Sodium Polyaspartate 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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