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Glutamic Acid
GLUTAMIC ACID · Glutamic Acid · L-Glutamic AcidHydrator
NMF amino acid and PCA precursor — helps maintain the skin's own moisture reservoir.
What it does
Glutamic acid is an amino acid in the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor. The body converts it to pyrrolidone carboxylic acid (PCA). PCA binds water in the outer skin layer. Products include glutamic acid to support the skin's natural hydration system.
Also known as
l-glutamic acid
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