Curi/Atlas/Sarcosine
INCI · other · CIR review pending · used in 2 products

Sarcosine

Sarcosine (INCI: Sarcosine) is an N-methyl derivative of the amino acid glycine, with CAS number 107-97-1. It is officially classified under CosIng as a skin conditioning ingredient. It appears in a range of formulations including cleansers, serums, toners, and moisturizers, often alongside actives targeting oily or acne-prone skin.

Evidence level
weak
EWG score
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Comedogenic
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Category
other
● Benefits

One clinical study (Du et al., 2021, JAAD) evaluated a topical product containing sarcosine on subjects with normal to oily skin in warm and humid environments, suggesting potential efficacy for oily skin management. Its primary recognized function is skin conditioning.

skin-conditioninganti-acnepore-minimizing
● Cautions

Where Curi finds it.

Curi's featured formulas containing Sarcosine.
AHC A.H.C Ahc Natural Perfection Fresh Sun Stick Spf50+/Pa++++
sunscreen
AHC · 에이에이치씨
A.H.C Ahc Natural Perfection Fresh Sun Stick Spf50+/Pa++++
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provides SPF50+/PA++++ UV protectionsoothes skin with multiple botanical extracts
AHC A.H.C Ahc UV Capture Plus Pure Mild Sun Cream SPF 50+ Pa++++
sunscreen
AHC · 에이에이치씨
A.H.C Ahc UV Capture Plus Pure Mild Sun Cream SPF 50+ Pa++++
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provides broad-spectrum SPF 50+ PA++++ sun protectionforms a skin-relieving protection barrier