Glycyl glycine (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 556-50-3; Diglycine; Glycylglycine; GlyGly

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Glycylglycine, also called diglycine, is the dipeptide of the amino acid glycine and therefore the simplest peptide. The peptide is used in cosmetic formulations. It serves as a hair conditioning agent (makes hair easy to comb, smooth, soft and shiny and gives it volume) and skin care product.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020