Rice Amino Acids
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Rice amino acids are the amino acids you get when you fully break down rice protein. These amino acids ( glutamic acid , lysine , glycine , serine ) are major players in your skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), or your skin's built-in hydration system. A 2021 study in Cosmetics found that these amino acids can fight free radicals and may help with skin brightening by slowing down melanin production. Another 2025 review confirmed that rice-derived amino acids and peptides help with hydration, barrier repair, and antioxidant protection. As for fungal acne, this ingredient is generally considered low risk. This is because Malassezia is a lipid-dependent yeast that feeds primarily on fatty acids with carbon chain lengths of C11-C24, not amino acids. On its own, this ingredient doesn't provide the lipid fuel Malassezia needs to thrive.
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