Glycine
SyntheticSafety Level
Completely safe
Max. concentration
Carcinogenicity
Allergy Factor
Category
Active Ingredients, Amino acids, Thickeners, Acidity stabilizer (PH), Aroma
Functions
Antioxidant, Hydration, Hair conditioning
Description
Glycine is an amino acid that our body uses to create proteins necessary for growth and tissue support, as well as for the production of important substances such as hormones and enzymes. Glycine properties include: • Powerful antioxidant. Glycine is one of the three amino acids that your body uses to produce glutathione, a powerful antioxidant that helps protect your cells from oxidative damage caused by free radicals, which are believed to be at the root of many diseases; • Used in anti-aging cosmetics. Since natural levels of glutathione decrease with age, ensuring that you get enough glycine as you age can benefit your health; • Primary amino acid in collagen. Collagen is a structural protein that contains a large amount of glycine. In fact, every third or fourth amino acid in collagen is glycine. Therefore, it is important to get enough glycine to support collagen production in the body; • Refreshes the appearance of hair by nourishing them. Since glycine is the primary amino acid in collagen, it actively participates in intensive nourishing and moisturizing of hair.
