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Acetyl Tyrosine

What Acetyl Tyrosine is & what it does

An amino-acid derivative used to support an even, healthy-looking tone. It is gentle and often paired with other brightening or tanning-support ingredients.

What does Acetyl Tyrosine do in skincare?

Acetyl Tyrosine is a derivative of the amino acid tyrosine used as a skin-conditioning agent. It is sometimes included in tanning and after-sun-type products as a more soluble form of tyrosine. In skincare it functions mainly as a conditioning ingredient.

Is Acetyl Tyrosine safe?

Acetyl Tyrosine is an amino acid derivative used in cosmetics and generally considered low risk at typical use levels. It is based on tyrosine, a naturally occurring amino acid. People with specific sensitivities should check the complete ingredient list of the product.

Is Acetyl Tyrosine vegan?

Acetyl Tyrosine is an acetylated form of an amino acid and in cosmetic grades is typically produced synthetically, which can make it suitable for vegan formulas. Because sourcing can vary, vegan status is best confirmed on the finished product. The ingredient itself is not inherently animal-derived in standard cosmetic use.

Sunscreens with Acetyl Tyrosine

We rate 38 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

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