Packed With Proprietary: Diving Into OUR Proprietary Amino Acid Complex

Everyone has heard about amino acids.  Whether in biology, pre-workout, or skin care, we're diving into what amino acids are exactly, what they do in your body, and why they matter in skincare.

 

What are Amino Acids, and what do they do?

Amino Acids are essential building blocks that support your skin, scalp, and hair at a cellular level.  They help to hydrate, repair damage, and strengthen your body on the inside first, often resulting in noticeable physical benefits—from healthier skin to new hair growth.  

Why are Amino Acids important in skincare?

Since the body can’t create its own essential amino acids, you have to introduce them via a targeted diet or skincare routine. When it came to crafting skincare that’s nutrient-focused and heavy-hitting, deploying our proprietary Amino Acid Complex as a foundational ingredient made complete sense. From the Power Fo™l Scalp Treatment to The Optimist Hydrating Essence, amino-focused formulations keep our (and your!) skin consistently happy.

Simplifying the Complex

If amino acids are such heavy hitters in skincare, how do we know which are best to add?  When determining what natural components to include in a formula, focus is key. Just as you’d eat an orange to support your immune system, or drink peppermint tea to soothe your stomach, we crafted our proprietary amino acid complex with our top skin priorities specifically in mind.  

Let’s take The Optimist for example—we wanted this to balance the skin’s microbiome, hydrate, and improve elasticity/firmness. From there we identified which concern in the skin to target (pH levels, dryness, dull and tired texture) and formulated our amino acid blend to combat those in particular. Since amino acids increase in effect when formulated alongside antioxidants and lipids, we finished The Optimist off with astaxanthin and aloe (to name a few) to keep your skin hydrated and maximize on the nutrient benefits of the essence. 

Amino Acids in Your Skincare and Scalp Care Routine

Our proprietary amino acid complex is incorporated into many Maya Chia products, including: The Power Fol™ Scalp and Hair Treatment, the Optimist, the Advanced Repair Cream, the Advanced Eye Repair Cream, and the Power Fol Shampoo & Conditioner. You’ll notice both skin and hair care products, and that’s because at Maya Chia we’re adamant that your scalp deserves just as much care as your skin. 

We believe in speaking to your skin in the language it understands, and when formulating with as potent a natural ingredient as amino acids, we can encourage repair and resilience in the skin that you can see.