Mixed
Arginine
Good for Scar Healing
These ingredients are commonly used to support the skin's natural healing process and improve the appearance of scars over time. While results can vary, they may help with texture, discoloration, and overall skin recovery.
May feed Fungal Acne
Fungal acne-safe products avoid ingredients that feed Malassezia yeast, the cause of fungal acne. Unlike regular acne, fungal acne appears as small, uniform bumps and won't respond to typical acne treatments. If you suspect fungal acne, consult a dermatologist for proper diagnosis.
Explained
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
See all 6,231 products with Arginine
Users who like it
43%
Users who avoid it
57%
What it does
Masking
Obscuring or blocking
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Alternative names
L-Arginine
(2s)-2-Amino-5-Guanidinopentanoic Acid
Prevalence
Somewhat common
Percentage of products that contain it
6.5%
Top categories
Treatments
Moisturizers
Masks
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 50%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
0%
References
Products with Arginine
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
74314
INCI Name
ARGININE
INN Name
arginine
EC #
 200-811-1 / 230-571-3
All Functions
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Masking, Skin Conditioning
