OriginDerived from the amino acid glycine, a non-essential amino acid synthesized from simple organic compounds. Produced by reacting glycine with sodium hydroxide or sodium carbonate through acid-base neutralization.
Sodium Glycinate is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Also known as Glycine. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Formula
C2H4NNaO2
Mol. Weight
97.05
CAS #
6000-44-8
Form
Powder
State
Dry Powder; Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
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