Humectant
Ajinomoto Co.'s humectants grew out of research on the skin’s natural moisturizing factors (NMFs).
Amino acids play a crucial role in the function of the skin NMF (54% of the NMF composition are amino acids). These products protect the skin from dryness, moisturize, promote elasticity and help keep skin healthy and fresh-looking.
Structure of Skin
NMF: Present in the horny layer, NMF plays an important role in maintaining skin moisture.
Components of NMF
Source: H.W.Spier, G.Pascher Der Hautarzt. Vol.7, 55-60 (1956)
We offer a complete range from amino acids to amino acid based polymers, each with its own particular characteristics.
As a result, the most suitable product can be selected to meet the usage demands of a wide range of skincare and hair care products.
Just click on below bullets to discover our range of humectants:
Prodew® 500
PRODEW® 500 is the amino acid blend developed to achieve a new technology for hair care.
Unlike the skin, the presence and the role of naturally occurring free amino acids in hair are not well known, but amino acids applied externally are known to interact with the hair to produce various cosmetic effects such as moisturizing, strengthening structure, color-protection, and the repair of surface damage.
The amino acid component in PRODEW® 500 is modeled after the constituent amino acids of proteins existing in the CMC (Cell Membrane Complex).
Human Hair Structure
