But do you feel you are constantly looking for a moisturizer that actually gets the job done?

Certainly there are a lot of us out there.

If that sounds like you, you may consider polyglutamic acid (PGA).

Alexandra Engler

Have we piqued your interest?

Good, let’s read on for more.

What is polyglutamic acid?

Keira Barr, M.D.

This fancy-sounding ingredient is actually a byproduct of when you ferment soybeans.

“Amino acids play an instrumental role in many ways,” says board-certified dermatologistKeira Barr, M.D.

Summary

What are the benefits of polyglutamic acid?

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Polyglutamic acid is a very tolerable ingredientmeaning anyone from sensitive-skin folk to oily skin types can use it.

You want your skin to be damp so the ingredient has water at the ready to pull in.

What does it pair well with?

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What are the best options on the market?

So, because it’s relatively new, you won’t find too many options out there, yet.

In the meantime, here are our favorites on the marketclean and natural, of course.

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Glowing, soft, hydrated skin is often the goal.

Yet, so frequently products fall short of helping us get there.

If you find your skin is usually in need of extra moisture, consider polyglutamic acid.

It’s a superstar humectant that binds together an impressive amount of water in the skin.