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There is a new ingredient that is buzzing around the skincare industry. PGA or POLYGLUTAMIC acid is a water-soluble peptide that has become all the rage in skincare. It occurs naturally in our bodies, but many people have never heard of it. It is derived from the fermented Japanese soybean (Natto).
Well, if you are in the fight against aging, you will want to keep reading.
WHAT ARE THE SKINCARE BENEFITS OF PGA?
It is one of the best hydrating ingredients for your skin and has many benefits in the fight against aging. Here are some of the wonderful benefits for your skin:
- It will help boost skin elasticity
- Minimizes pigmentation
- Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- Has the ability to hold up to 5,000 x its own weight in water
- Helps to allow your skin keep its moisture
- Has better hydrating ability than hyaluronic acid
- Helps heal wounds and burns
WHO SHOULD USE POLYGLUMATIC ACID?
Anyone can use products with polyglumatic acid, but there are always exceptions, so just listen to your own skin. It works wonders for those with dry, parched skin and in the fight against aging. For extra help, combine polyglutamatic and hyaluronic acid together.
SOME OF OUR FAVORITE BRANDS WITH HYALURONIC AND POLYGLUTAMIC ACID
Oskia’s Isotonic serum- this is one of the best products out on the market in my opinion that includes polyglutamatic as an ingredient.
Avant Satin-Soft Imperial Polyglutamic Acid DUO Moisturizer
Amore Pacific SPF30 Future Response Age Defense Crème
Zelens Z-Melatonin Night Repair Serum
It’s Skin Power 10 Formula VC Effector