ASPARTIC ACID
Ingredient type: HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE
Amino acid
✨ Role: Aspartic acid is an amino acid that plays a key role in skin hydration by helping to maintain its water balance. It also helps improve skin elasticity and suppleness.
Ingredient type: Water-soluble
⚕️ Safety: Aspartic acid is generally considered safe for use in cosmetic products, although as with any ingredient, individual tolerance should be taken into account.
✨ Vegan: Yes, aspartic acid is an ingredient derived synthetically or from vegan sources, and is suitable for vegan products.
✨ Note: Aspartic acid is well tolerated by most skin types, but people with very sensitive skin should always perform a skin test before extended use to avoid possible irritation.
Found in: Aspartic acid is frequently found in moisturizers, anti-aging serums, and moisturizing hair products.
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