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Polyglutamic acid is the buzzy hydrating skin-care hero in town thats even more effective than hyaluronic acid.

Trust methis is one product (and ingredient) worth knowing about.

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Keep reading to find out more.

What is polyglutamic acid?

Nowadays its sourced via fermentation, says Krupa Koestline, cosmetic chemist and founder ofKKT Consultants.

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Polyglutamic acid holds 4,000-5,000 times its weight in water.

Hyaluronic acid is usually cited as 1,000 times its weight in water, says Bondi.

However, while polyglutamic acid is more effective, its a lot more expensive to source.

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According to derms, this is why we dont often see the ingredient marketed.

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