What is "ARGININE" and what does it do?
Role: HUMECTANT
Family: AMINE ACID
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Arginine is a semi-essential amino acid (infants can't synthesize it, but adults can) which is one of the main building blocks of keratin in hair and collagen in skin.
It acts as a natural moisturizing factor, a hydrating agent for the skin and can also help accelerate wound healing.
Arginine is an essential amino acid, naturally present in the human body, and plays an important role in human development.
2. Skin benefits
As a skincare ingredient, arginine offers antioxidant benefits and helps repair visible skin damage. Its moisturizing properties are also well documented. It is crucial for the natural production of skin-regenerating substances such as proline and urea.
3. Use and sources
Arginine can be of animal or synthetic origin
4. Cosmetics applications
Research is underway into arginine-derived cosmetic surfactants, considered a more biocompatible alternative to traditional forms.
5. Effects on hair
In hair care, arginine has been shown to reduce damage caused by oxidative coloring or bleaching.
6. Safety and regulations
In 2012, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel concluded that arginine is safe under current use practices and concentrations (up to 18%) in cosmetics.
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