The simplest amino acid, used for skin conditioning and buffering.
What it is
Glycine is the smallest amino acid and occurs naturally in the body, including in collagen. In cosmetics it acts as a skin-conditioning agent and helps buffer pH.
Where it is used
Found in moisturisers, serums, hair products and cleansers.
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 presence of an amino acid does not mean that it replaces or builds collagen in the skin.
Functions
- Antistatic
- Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 (535)
- Revolution Superfix Grip Primer · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Strawberry Glow Fixing Spray · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Strawberry Milkshake Glow Fixing Spray · Revolution
- HELLÄ Moisturizing Sheet Mask · Lumene
- Rice Proteins + Linden Shampoo · KORRES
- Black Pine Primus 6xHA Wrinkle Smoothing Youth Activator · KORRES
- Black Pine Primus Youth Renewal Sleeping Facial · KORRES
- Wrinkle Defying Routine ($188 Value) · KORRES
- Mini Black Pine Primus 6xHA Wrinkle Smoothing Youth Activator 15ML · KORRES
- Desodorante Antitranspirante Aerosol Dove Clinical Original Clean · Dove
- Advanced Antiperspirant Aerosol Go Fresh Green Tea Cucumber · Dove
- Advanced Antiperspirant Aerosol Go Fresh Apple White Tea · Dove