Amino Acids

Amino acids are the basic building blocks of proteins and play an essential role in keeping your skin healthy. In cosmetics, they're valued for their ability to help skin retain moisture, promote a more supple and smooth appearance, and support the skin barrier. Amino acids such as arginine, lysine and alanine support the hydrolipidic film, helping keep skin soft and protected.

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FAQ

They're organic molecules that make up proteins and are naturally present in skin, hair and many other biological structures.

They help maintain a good level of moisture in the surface layers of the skin and support the skin's natural barrier.

While they don't have a direct anti-ageing effect per se, they do help skin remain soft. You'll find detailed information, including any tests carried out and distinctive features, in the various product sheets.

Yes, due to their nature they're also suitable for sensitive or dry skin. Of course, you should always check the information, INCI and specifications of each product if you have any doubts.

From foundations to make-up removers, amino acids such as lysine, arginine and alanine enrich the formulas of many of our products. You'll find detailed information, including any tests carried out and distinctive features, in the various product sheets.

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