Ingredient

Alanine

Low risk

FunctionAmino Acid

What it is — Alanine (INCI: Alanine), a simple amino acid that is also one of the components of skin's natural moisturizing factor.

What it does — It is commonly used as a humectant and conditioning agent, helping skin hold water and feel supple; amino acids are also used to support a balanced, comfortable surface.

Typical use — Found in hydrating serums, essences, moisturizers and amino-acid cleansers, usually as part of a blend.

Who it suits / good to know — Generally suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, because it is skin-identical and gentle.

Safety — Rated low risk as a skin-identical amino acid. This is general information rather than medical advice; a patch test remains sensible for highly reactive skin.

Why we grade it Low: Low risk — skin-identical amino acid.
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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