LEUCINE

Ingredient type:HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE

Amino acid

✨ Role: Leucine is an essential amino acid known for its restorative and moisturizing properties. It helps maintain skin integrity, promotes healing, and strengthens the skin barrier.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

Safety: Yes, this ingredient is considered safe for skin use.

✨ Vegan: Yes, leucine can be plant-based.

✨ Good to know: Leucine plays an important role in protein synthesis and can help improve skin elasticity. It is generally well tolerated, but as with any ingredient, it is recommended to test for tolerance on a small area of skin before widespread use.

Found in: Leucine is often used in moisturizers, serums, anti-aging creams, and after-sun care products.

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