Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate (N-acetyl-glucosamine-6-phosphate) is a biotechnological ingredient derived by enzymatic phosphorylation of natural N-acetyl-glucosamine. It is a precursor of hyaluronic acid that enables skin cells to produce considerable quantities of GAGs (glycosaminoglycans, including HA) again.
Hyaluronic acid is an essential polymer that the skin produces to make it elastic, firmer, and tighter. It increases the skin's water retention ability, provides elasticity, and performs protective functions (antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and photoprotective). In other words, it ensures that the skin looks youthful, fresh, and smooth.
With aging, the DNA instructs cells to give less energy (glucose) to the skin, producing less Hyaluronic acid. Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate offers the exact energy source to the skin cell to produce hyaluronic acid, just as it did in younger skin.
In addition, Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate improves the cohesion between skin cells, increasing the production of the skin's Hyaluronic acid and reinforcing dermal-epidermal junction (DEJ). It stimulates intercellular communication while strengthening the adhesion between the skin layers. It also increases the cellular regeneration and recovery of the supporting tissues.