Yeast Amino Acids

Moisturizing
Origin
Yeast Amino Acids

Overview

Yeast amino acids are both essential and non-essential amino acids derived from yeast proteins. Some of the amino acids found in yeast are histidine, lysine, and cysteine.

This ingredient is a humectant that moisturizes skin by attracting water.

Science

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Csonka, F. A. (1935). Proteins of yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae.). Journal of Biological Chemistry, 109, 703-715.