SARCOSINE

Ingredient type: HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE

✨ Role: Sarcosine is used in cosmetics for its conditioning and softening properties. It helps improve skin texture, leaving it soft and smooth while increasing the ability of other ingredients to penetrate the skin.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, sarcosine is generally considered safe for cosmetic use.

✨ Vegan: Yes, sarcosine is plant-based or synthetic and is therefore compatible with vegan products.

✨ Good to know: Sarcosine is derived from glycine, an amino acid, and is often well tolerated by most skin types. It is also used as an ingredient in dandruff products, as it can help reduce the amount of sebum produced by the scalp.

Found in: Hair care products, facial cleansers, lotions, and moisturizers.