Amino Acids (NMF) for combination skin
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⚡ Quick answer: Does Amino Acids (NMF) suit combination skin? Part of skin's own natural moisturising factor. What it does for combination skin, when to use it (BOTH), and how to work it into a Korean routine.
Is Amino Acids (NMF) good for combination skin?
Amino acids do double duty in Korean routines: as humectants in essences, and as the basis of the low-pH amino-acid cleansers that replaced squeaky foaming washes.
Why it suits combination skin
- Part of skin's own natural moisturising factor
- Used in gentle cleansers as well as hydrating essences
💡 How to use: BOTH · patch-test and introduce gradually.
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