Glutamine
What Glutamine is & what it does
Glutamine is an amino acid that occurs naturally in the body and in many proteins. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it works as a skin-conditioning and humectant ingredient, helping support the skin surface and hold moisture. As a small, water-soluble molecule it is also used to support the feel and compatibility of a formula.
Is Glutamine safe?
Glutamine is an amino acid that occurs naturally in the body and in foods, and as a cosmetic ingredient it is generally considered safe and gentle for topical use. It is water-soluble and used as a conditioning agent, so it is unlikely to cause problems for most skin types.
What does Glutamine do in skincare?
In skincare, Glutamine works as a skin-conditioning and humectant ingredient. It helps support the skin surface and attract and hold moisture, contributing to a softer, more hydrated feel.
Is Glutamine vegan?
The Glutamine used in cosmetics is typically produced by fermentation and is suitable for vegan formulas, though it can in principle come from various sources. Whether a finished product is vegan depends on the brand's sourcing and the rest of the formula.
Sunscreens with Glutamine
We rate 6 sunscreens that contain it:
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Sungboon Editor Green Tomato Pore Blurring Suncream
92/100
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Azio Beauty Age Defy Tinted SPF Perfector
87/100
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Filorga Laboratories UV-Defence Spf 50 Anti-aging Anti-Brown Spot Sun Care Cream
80/100
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JM Solution Baby Fresh Sun Cream 40 PA+++
78/100
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Nivea Japan UV Super Water Essence Ex
78/100
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Atomy Absolute Essence Sun UV Protector SPF 50+pa++++
71/100