Several years ago our world class team of doctors, chemists and researchers set out to harness the power of amino acids. After over a decade of research and testing, the original AminoGenesis formula was created. From the very beginning the results people experienced astounded our research team. Amino acids are the building blocks of every structure in your skin. Essential skin proteins like collagen, elastin, lipids and all cellular tissues are made from amino acids. In addition, amino acids perform enumerable other functions in your skin. Amino acids are the main component of the Natural Moisturizing Factor, (also known as the NMF). The NMF performs the function of holding and regulating the water content in your skin.