An amino acid used as a pH adjuster and conditioning agent.
What it is
Arginine is a naturally occurring amino acid. It is mildly alkaline, so it is often used to neutralise acidic thickeners such as carbomer; it also acts as a skin- and hair-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in gels, creams, serums, hair products and some toothpastes.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Its role depends on the formula; near the end of the list it is usually a pH adjuster.
Functions
- Antistatic
- Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (753)
- Pear Balance Serum · Smuuti
- Complete Oily/Combo Skin Routine · Smuuti
- Strawberry Boost Serum · Smuuti
- Strawberry Boost Capsule Cream · Smuuti
- Complete Dull Skin Routine · Smuuti
- Glowy Serum Trio · Smuuti
- Spray Activateur Boucles N°3 Extrait de Mangue & Acide Aminé · Lovéa
- Ginger Scalp Serum · The Body Shop
- Revolution Superdewy SPF30 Skin Tint · Revolution
- Revolution Superfix Grip Primer · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Strawberry Glow Fixing Spray · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Bubble Tea Matcha Tea Bubble Sheet Mask · Revolution