{"id":7472,"date":"2023-04-26T12:12:56","date_gmt":"2023-04-26T19:12:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/?p=7472"},"modified":"2023-04-26T12:12:58","modified_gmt":"2023-04-26T19:12:58","slug":"skincare-standards-part-2-why-are-amino-acids-hiding-in-your-skincare-heres-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/skincare-standards-part-2-why-are-amino-acids-hiding-in-your-skincare-heres-why\/","title":{"rendered":"Skincare standards, part 2: Why are amino acids hiding in your skincare? Here’s why"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019re contemplating which new and promising skincare product ingredient to add to your current routine, consider placing amino acids at the top of the list. They\u2019re not going to be immediately recognizable on a skincare ingredient list (more on that later). But when used alongside other skincare products, they have the potential to help your body produce more useful proteins like elastin and collagen<\/a>, potentially resulting in brighter, firmer and healthier skin. Clear some space on your bathroom counter for your skin\u2019s new BFF: Amino acids. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are amino acids? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Put simply, amino acids are the building blocks of all protein. Think of them like Legos: They can be connected in an almost infinite number of ways to make skin bright, radiant and so much more. Key amino acids for skin include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n