A skin-conditioning agent that helps soften and smooth skin while supporting the skin barrier. Derived from the amino acid glycine.
Formula
C2H4NNaO2
Mol. Weight
97.05
CAS #
6000-44-8
Form
Powder
State
Dry Powder; Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
The sodium salt of glycine, the simplest amino acid. Developed as a mild surfactant and skin conditioning ingredient in modern cosmetics, offering gentler cleansing than traditional sulfates.