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What Is Methionine?
Methionine is a type of amino acid, which are fundamental constituents of all proteins found in the body.
Some of amino acids can be synthesized by the body; others (known as essential amino acids) must be obtained from protein in the diet. In skin care products, amino acids act as water-binding agents, and some have antioxidant properties. Amino acids can be combined with other ingredients that have skin-restorative ability to work in unison to fight signs of aging.
Note: Research has shown amino acids for skin work best when several of them are combined. For this reason, we rate the amino acids as a group more highly than some individual amino acids. Although some individual amino acids have distinctive benefits compared to others, you would be selling your skin short if you only focused on one particular amino acid.
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Isohexadecane
Versatile ingredient used as a cleansing agent, solvent, texture enhancer, and skin-conditioning agent | Imparts a non-greasy, lightweight, silky feel
Isopentyldiol
Synthetic ingredient that is used as solvent to form cosmetic solutions
Limonene
A natural fragrance compound with potential antioxidant properties
Methyl Isobutyl Glycerol Formal
A solvent that helps dissolve and stabilise other skincare actives
Methyl Pyrrolidone
A solvent that helps active ingredients penetrate the skin more effectively
Methyl Trimethicone
A silicone that smooths skin texture and creates a protective, conditioning layer
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