Taurine

Bedst

Antioxidant

Taurine at a glance

  • Amino acid found naturally in skin
  • Helps the body maintain homeostasis
  • Taurine loss over time contributes to signs of aging
  • Topical application can help improve wrinkle + restore skin’s moisture barrier

Taurine description

Taurine is a non-essential (meaning the body can make it so it need not be obtained from food) amino acid that is found naturally in skin. One of its functions is to help the body maintain homeostasis, the state of balance among all internal systems the body needs to work correctly. Studies point to a decline in taurine content over time as a contributing factor to the development of wrinkles and water loss in skin. Research also shows that because of taurine’s antioxidant abilities, topical application can help restore skin’s youthful appearance by improving the look of wrinkles. It can also help restore skin’s vital moisture barrier. Usage levels of taurine in skin care range from 0.1–1%. It is supplied as a white powder. Note that taurine may also appear on an ingredient list as oxothiazolidine.

Taurine references

  • Amino Acids, March 2021, pages 429-434 and March 2002, pages 187–198
  • Advanced Biomedical Research, October 2014, ePublication
  • Bioactive Dietary Factors and Plant Extracts in Dermatology, 2012, ePublication
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, January-February 2006, pages 1-10

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

Ratings af ingredienser

Bedst

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God

Nødvendigt for at forbedre en formulerings tekstur, stabilitet eller penetration.

Middel

Generelt ikke-irriterende, men kan have kosmetiske, stabilitetsmæssige eller andre problemer, der begrænser dets anvendelighed.

Dårlig

Der er risiko for irritation. Risikoen øges, når det kombineres med andre problematiske ingredienser.

Dårligst

Kan forårsage irritation, inflammation, tørhed osv. Kan være en fordel i nogle tilfælde, men generelt har man påvist, at ingrediensen gør mere skade end gavn.

Ukendt

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Ikke ratet

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