Alanyl Glutamine

Alanyl Glutamine is a cosmetic ingredient used as a humectant, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 13 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameALANYL GLUTAMINE
FunctionHUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number39537-23-0
Prevalence13 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Ampoules 23.1%General Moisturizers 23.1%Serums 23.1%Essences 7.7%Eye Moisturizers 7.7%Sunscreens 7.7%

Frequently asked

What does Alanyl Glutamine do in skincare?
Alanyl Glutamine functions as a humectant, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Alanyl Glutamine allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Alanyl Glutamine?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially ampoules (23.1% of its uses).

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