Ingredient

Polyglutamic Acid

Humectant that holds 4-5x more water than hyaluronic acid. Also inhibits hyaluronidase to preserve natural HA.

Polyglutamic acid is a powerful humectant that can hold 5,000 times its weight in water, outperforming hyaluronic acid. It forms a moisturizing film on skin while inhibiting hyaluronidase, the enzyme that breaks down natural hyaluronic acid.

Also known as

PGAGamma-Polyglutamic Acidgamma-polyglutamic acidpoly(glutamic acid)

Categories

humectanthydratingfilm-forming

Comedogenic score: 0/5

Pore Clogging

Low concern

Polyglutamic Acid has a low comedogenic rating and is unlikely to clog pores.

Fungal Acne

Low concern

Polyglutamic Acid is considered safe for fungal-acne-prone skin.

Pregnancy

Low concern

Polyglutamic Acid is generally considered safe during pregnancy.

Irritation

Low concern

Polyglutamic Acid has a low irritation potential and is well tolerated by most skin types.

Common Questions

What is Polyglutamic Acid used for?
Humectant that holds 4-5x more water than hyaluronic acid. Also inhibits hyaluronidase to preserve natural HA.
Can Polyglutamic Acid clog pores?
Polyglutamic Acid has a low comedogenic rating and is unlikely to clog pores.
Is Polyglutamic Acid fungal acne safe?
Polyglutamic Acid is considered safe for fungal-acne-prone skin.
Is Polyglutamic Acid commonly irritating?
Polyglutamic Acid has a low irritation potential and is well tolerated by most skin types.

Educational purposes only. Always consult a dermatologist for personalised guidance.