Natural Moisturizing Factor
Also known as: Natural Moisturizing Complex; NMC; NMF
Description
Natural Moisturizing Factor is a group of chemicals present in the Skin.
Natural Moisturizing Factor is formed within Corneocytes by degradation of the Histidine-rich protein known as Filaggrin.
Biological Function of Natural Moisturizing Factor
Musculoskeletal System
The chemicals that comprise Natural Moisturizing Factor facilitate the retention of moisture within the Skin (and may thereby prevent premature Aging of the Skin and Skin - Dry): [1]
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