KBeauty Verified™ — K-beauty checked against official records from Korea, the EU and the U.S.
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Polyglutamic Acid
Korean: 폴리글루타믹애씨드 · Functions: skin conditioning
KR South Korea (MFDS)
No specific rule on file.
EU European Union (CosIng)
No specific rule on file.
US United States (FDA)
No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.
Our noteA polymer of glutamic acid that holds water; used as a humectant.
Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.
Frequently asked questions
What is Polyglutamic Acid?
A polymer of glutamic acid that holds water; used as a humectant.
Is Polyglutamic Acid banned in the European Union?
We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.
Is Polyglutamic Acid banned in South Korea?
We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.
Is Polyglutamic Acid allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?
We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.
What is Polyglutamic Acid used for in cosmetics?
The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: skin conditioning.
What is Polyglutamic Acid called on Korean labels?
Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 폴리글루타믹애씨드.
Which K-beauty products contain Polyglutamic Acid?
24+ products we checked list it, for example Tonymoly 24K Snail Everywhere Repair Gel, Tonymoly 24K Snail Hydrating Serum Mist, Dr.Althea 345 Relief Serum.
KBeauty Verified™ — K-beauty checked against official records from Korea, the EU and the U.S.
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