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Active Ingredients

Alpha-Ketoglutarate

Often labeled as: Metabolic Brightener

The cellular-respiration skin 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 key intermediate molecule in the Krebs cycle (cellular energy production). Topically, it boosts cellular metabolism, significantly increasing collagen production and brightening dull skin.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Revitalizes exhausted skin, speeds up cell turnover, and smooths wrinkles.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

A phenomenal active for mature, sallow skin.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is a strong peeling acid.

The Science

It is a metabolic organic acid that works biologically, not by dissolving dead skin like an AHA.