Safety Notes
Simplest amino acid; NMF component; skin softening; buffering; collagen component; very low sensitization risk
Function & Common Use
Function
Skin Conditioning / Buffer
Category
Conditioner
Common In
Moisturisers gentle cleansers amino acid serums
Origin
Synthetic / Animal
Concentration Limits
India (CDSCO)
No limit
EU Cosmetics Reg.
No limit
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glycine safe to use in skincare?
Glycine has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Simplest amino acid; NMF component; skin softening; buffering; collagen component; very low sensitization risk
Is Glycine allowed in India?
Glycine is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.
What is Glycine used for in cosmetics?
Glycine functions as: Skin Conditioning / Buffer. It is commonly found in: Moisturisers gentle cleansers amino acid serums.
TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.
Regulatory Status
India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
Identifiers
CAS56-40-6
EC200-272-2
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