๐ฏ At a Glance
๐ฌ How It Actually Works
An amino acid that helps stabilize the pH of the skin while acting as an excellent humectant and skin conditioner.
๐ Why your skin loves it
Balances the acid mantle, intensely hydrates, and softens.
๐ก Pro Tip
The precursor to many ultra-gentle amino acid cleansing surfactants.
โ๏ธ Myth vs. Fact
It is MSG and causes migraines.
Topically applied amino acids do not cross the blood-brain barrier.