An amino acid used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Serine is an amino acid and one of the components of the skin's natural moisturising factor. In cosmetics it acts as a humectant and conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Moisturisers, serums and hair 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.
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 (433)
- Revolution Superfix Grip Primer · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Strawberry Glow Fixing Spray · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Bubble Tea Matcha Tea Bubble Sheet Mask · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Bubble Tea Strawberry Milk Bubble Sheet Mask · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Strawberry Milkshake Glow Fixing Spray · Revolution
- Moisturizing Prebiotic Oil-Cocktail · Lumene
- Glow Boost Essence · Lumene
- Fresh Hydration Moisturizer SPF50 · Lumene
- Moisture Balm · Lumene
- Hydration Boost Toner · Lumene
- Intense Hydration Moisturizer · Lumene
- Hydrating Lotion Moisturizer · Lumene