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Aspartic Acid
Aspartic Acid is a non-essential amino acid that serves as an important building block of collagen and elastin. It is used in cosmetic formulations primarily for skin conditioning and hydration. It also functions as a buffering agent to help set and stabilize the pH of cosmetic products. Its official CosIng functions include antistatic, hair conditioning, masking, and skin conditioning.
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Hydrates the skin as a skin-identical amino acid and supports the structural proteins collagen and elastin. It also helps stabilize product pH through its buffering action.
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