Characteristics
- INCI
- Aspartic Acid
- CAS
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56-84-8, 617-45-8
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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200-291-6, 210-513-3
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- IUPAC
- Aspartic Acid
- Functions
- antistatic, hair conditioning, masking, skin conditioning
Для кого подходит
Description
Aspartic Acid is a naturally occurring amino acid, meaning it’s one of the small building blocks found in proteins such as collagen and elastin. In cosmetics, it’s used mainly as a skin-conditioning ingredient and a pH adjuster, helping formulas stay in the right acidic range for comfort and stability. Because amino acids can help support the skin’s natural moisture balance, Aspartic Acid is often included in products meant to feel hydrating and gentle.
For skin, it can contribute to a smoother, softer feel by helping the formula hold water and by supporting the skin’s surface. In hair care, amino acids like Aspartic Acid are valued for helping improve the feel of hair fibers, making them seem less dry or rough. It’s especially useful in moisturizers, cleansers, serums, shampoos, and conditioners, where it works behind the scenes rather than acting like a dramatic active ingredient.
Who may benefit? Most skin types can tolerate it well, especially those looking for lightweight hydration or formulas with a more skin-friendly pH. That said, Aspartic Acid is not a treatment for acne, wrinkles, or hair loss on its own, and its effects are usually subtle. If you have very reactive skin, the full formula matters more than this ingredient alone, since irritation is more likely to come from the overall product than from Aspartic Acid itself.
Found in products (2 769 total)
Наиболее часто встречается в продукции Filorga Laboratories (74 продуктов)
