INCI name

POLYGLUTAMIC ACID

Polyglutamic acid

A water-soluble polymer of glutamic acid.

What it is

Polyglutamic acid is a polymer of the amino acid glutamic acid. The INCI name does not reveal how it was produced. CosIng lists its function as skin conditioning.

Where it is used

Found in serums, essences, toners and moisturisers.

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

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.

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