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Alanine
ALANINE · AlanineHydrator
An amino acid and Natural Moisturizing Factor component that draws and holds water at the surface.
What it does
Alanine is an amino acid found in the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor. As a water-binding ingredient it draws and holds water at the skin's surface, helping skin feel softer. It is a hydration ingredient rather than a skin active.
Also known as
L-alanine
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