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Hydrator / Humectant

Serine

Often labeled as: L-Serine

The most abundant amino acid in your skin's NMF.

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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 non-essential amino acid that plays a massive role in water-binding. It helps form the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor to keep it supple.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Binds massive amounts of water to the skin and improves barrier function.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Look for this in "Amino Acid" complex serums for supreme hydration.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

Amino acids are just trendy proteins.

The Science

They are the fundamental building blocks of the skin's moisture barrier.

๐Ÿงด Formulations featuring Serine