An aluminium complex of glycine used as an astringent and buffering agent.
What it is
Aluminum glycinate is a hydrated aluminium compound with the amino acid glycine, (glycinato-N,O)dihydroxyaluminium. CosIng lists it as an astringent and buffering agent.
Where it is used
Found in deodorants and some skin care products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The label does not show the concentration used.
Functions
- Astringent
- Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
- Buffering
- Stabilising the pH of an aqueous medium in a narrow range even if an acid or base is added. Altering and/or maintaining a cosmetic product's pH at the desired level.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.