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Creatine

What Creatine is & what it does

Creatine is a naturally occurring nitrogen compound, the same molecule the body uses in energy metabolism. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it is used as a skin-conditioning agent that can help support a smooth, replenished surface feel. It is a small, water- compatible ingredient often included in moisturizing and barrier-support products.

What does Creatine do in skincare?

Creatine is used as a skin-conditioning agent that can help support a smooth, replenished surface feel. It is a small, water-compatible molecule, the same compound the body uses in its natural energy metabolism. In skincare it is often included in moisturizing and barrier-support formulas.

Is Creatine safe?

Creatine used in skincare is generally regarded as suitable for topical use at the levels found in cosmetic products. It is a naturally occurring molecule that is well tolerated on the skin. As with any new product, people with sensitive skin can patch test first.

Is Creatine vegan?

The creatine used in cosmetics is typically made synthetically, so it does not have to come from an animal source. Whether a finished product is vegan still depends on all of its other ingredients and the brand's sourcing. Checking the brand's vegan labeling is the most reliable way to confirm.

Sunscreens with Creatine

We rate 28 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

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