POLYEPSILON-LYSINE

Ingredient type: HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE

✨ Role: Polyepsilon-Lysine is primarily used for its antimicrobial properties. It helps inhibit the growth of bacteria, extending product life and protecting skin from bacterial infection.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for topical cosmetic use.

✨ Vegan: Yes, Polyepsilon-Lysine is synthetically sourced or can be derived by fermentation, making it compatible with a vegan lifestyle.

✨ Worth knowing: Well tolerated by most skin types, it rarely causes irritation. What's more, it's a natural preservative increasingly prized in eco-friendly formulations.

Found in: Commonly found in cosmetics such as creams, lotions and certain face masks, especially those formulated for sensitive or acne-prone skin.

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