What it is
Made from undecylenic acid and the amino acid glycine, this ingredient is used for its purifying and skin-conditioning properties. It is popular in products aimed at oily or blemish-prone skin and is often paired with other balancing ingredients.
Safety & warnings
Generally well tolerated at the low levels used in cosmetics.
Origin & sourcing
Made from undecylenic acid (castor-oil derived) and glycine.
Questions everyone asks
What does undecylenoyl glycine do?
It is a purifying, conditioning ingredient often used in products for oily or blemish-prone skin.
What is it made from?
It is derived from undecylenic acid and the amino acid glycine.