Amino Acids (NMF): effective % & pH 아미노산
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⚡ Quick answer: Amino Acids (NMF): effective concentration 0.5–5% in hydrating formulas, optimal pH 4.5–6.5, evidence Moderate. A sound, gentle humectant family — and the reason amino-acid cleansers feel so much kinder than foaming ones.
How much Amino Acids (NMF) actually works? Here's the dosage, pH and evidence — the formulator-level read behind the % on a Korean label.
| Effective % | 0.5–5% in hydrating formulas |
|---|---|
| Optimal pH | 4.5–6.5 |
| Evidence | Moderate |
| Onset | days |
What the % on the label really means
A sound, gentle humectant family — and the reason amino-acid cleansers feel so much kinder than foaming ones.
⚠️ Ceiling: Beyond a point they add tackiness rather than hydration.
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✍️ Written & reviewed by the KoreaPlus Editorial team — dermatologist-informed, cosmetic-science researched & source-cited. Last reviewed: 2026-08-23.
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