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Key benefits: Anti-Aging, Hydration.

Methionine

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DL-methionine

Purpose

A type of amino acid, which are fundamental constituents of all proteins found in the body.

Rating

GOOD

Category

Antioxidant, Humectant

INCI Purpose

ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING

Benefits

Anti-Aging — Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Hydration — Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

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At a Glance

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Methionine is a type of amino acid, which are fundamental constituents of all proteins found in the body.

Some of amino acids can be synthesized by the body; others (known as essential amino acids) must be obtained from protein in the diet. In skin care products, amino acids act as water-binding agents, and some have antioxidant properties. Amino acids can be combined with other ingredients that have skin-restorative ability to work in unison to fight signs of aging.
Note: Research has shown amino acids for skin work best when several of them are combined. For this reason, we rate the amino acids as a group more highly than some individual amino acids. Although some individual amino acids have distinctive benefits compared to others, you would be selling your skin short if you only focused on one particular amino acid.

References

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