Amino Acids (NMF) for dry skin
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⚡ Quick answer: Does Amino Acids (NMF) suit dry skin? Part of skin's own natural moisturising factor. What it does for dry skin, when to use it (BOTH), and how to work it into a Korean routine.
Is Amino Acids (NMF) good for dry 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 dry 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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