Amino Acids sits in the barrier category, but the reason it works is specific. Building blocks of proteins; maintain NMF (Natural Moisturising Factor); draw moisture to skin.
Building blocks of proteins; maintain NMF (Natural Moisturising Factor); draw moisture to skin. This mechanism is consistent across properly formulated products, which means the real variable is concentration and delivery system.
Typical working concentration is variable. Best suited to all skin types skin. Primary applications: hydration, barrier repair, skin conditioning.
Works well with: Peptides, hyaluronic acid, ceramides.
Skin naturally contains 18 amino acids in the NMF.