Theanine

MoisturizingSoothing

INCI: Theanine

In short · TL;DR

Category

Skin Conditioning & Soothing

Effect

Provides moisture and conditions the skin to a soft state.

Concentration

Formulation-dependent (roughly 0.1–1% as a guide).

Effect

Provides moisture and conditions the skin to a soft state.

Mechanism

An amino acid derived from tea leaves. A contribution to moisturization and skin conditioning is indicated.

Typical concentration

Formulation-dependent (roughly 0.1–1% as a guide).

Onset

Gradually with continued use.

Cautions

Human efficacy in cosmetics is citation needed / to be verified.

Evidence & references

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/439378

This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.

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