##INCI Name: Arginine

**Purposes:** _Antistatic_ 
, _Hair,Conditioning Agent_ , _Skin-Conditioning Agent_ ,  _Masking_ 

Naturally occurring in the skin, L-Arginine acts as a moisturizing agent by supporting the barrier function of the skin. It is semi-essential as one of the principal building blocks of hair (keratin) and skin (collagen). It is cationic (has a positive charge) which makes it complex with AHAs, which can provide an extended-release type of effect in products that contain an AHA. 

Caffeine Energizing Hydrogel Eye Patches

Discoloration Correcting Body Treatment

We recommend that you check in with your physician to make sure Arginine is compatible based on your personal concerns.

is Arginine safe during pregnancy?

##Arginine References

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/6322

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