Arginine

Natural
Synthetic
Bioengineered
Marine
Mineral
Animal-derived
Fermented

Active treatment ingredient

Overview

An amino acid that helps to restore the skin, acts as an antioxidant, and contributes to skin hydration.
Actives/Treatments In skincare, arginine acts as a potent humectant, drawing moisture into the skin to enhance hydration and support a healthy skin barrier. It also functions as a precursor for nitric oxide, improving microcirculation, and stimulates collagen production, which contributes to improved skin elasticity and visible repair of skin damage.

Key Benefits

Provides hydration and barrier repair support

Good For

Suitable for skin types:

Universal

Effective at:

Moisturizing Repairing Anti-aging Strengthening

Safety & Cautions

Arginine is generally well-tolerated by most skin types; however, excessive application of arginine-rich products may rarely cause mild skin irritation, redness, itching, or burning in sensitive individuals.

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