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Hydrator / Humectant

Isoleucine

Often labeled as: L-Isoleucine

The barrier-repairing amino acid.

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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 branched-chain amino acid that heavily reinforces the skin barrier. It promotes the production of antimicrobial peptides, defending the skin naturally.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Repairs the acid mantle, fights bacterial overgrowth, and smooths.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Fantastic for eczema-prone or easily irritated skin.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It acts as a physical scrub.

The Science

It acts purely biologically at the cellular level.

๐Ÿงด Formulations featuring Isoleucine