An amino acid used for skin and hair conditioning.
What it is
Aspartic Acid is an amino acid, one of the building blocks of proteins. CosIng lists it as antistatic, for fragrance, and for hair and skin conditioning.
Where it is used
Found in serums, creams, toners and hair care, often as part of amino acid blends.
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.
Functions
- Antistatic
- Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (166)
- Rice Proteins + Linden Shampoo · KORRES
- Myjąca pianka do brwi i rzęs, Didier Lab Esthétique, 100ml · Didier Lab
- Eye Primer · Anastasia Beverly Hills
- Luminous Foundation · Anastasia Beverly Hills
- Brow Freeze® Gel · Anastasia Beverly Hills
- Mini Brow Freeze® Gel · Anastasia Beverly Hills
- Frozen & Fuller Looking Brow Trio – Ebony · Anastasia Beverly Hills
- Sculpted Brow & Lash Duo · Anastasia Beverly Hills
- Lifted & Defined Brow Duo · Anastasia Beverly Hills
- Perfectly Shaped Brow Duo · Anastasia Beverly Hills
- Clear Brow Gel · Anastasia Beverly Hills
- Mini Clear Brow Gel · Anastasia Beverly Hills