Arginine — Allergy Risk & Safety Profile
INCI: ARGININE
Key Facts
- CAS Number
- 74-79-3
- Category
- amino acid
- Risk Level
- low
- Common Allergen
- No
- Found In
- hair care, moisturizer
Is Arginine safe in cosmetics?
Arginine is rated low risk in cosmetic products. It is not classified as a common allergen and is generally well-tolerated by most skin types. Commonly found in hair care, moisturizer.
What is Arginine?
Arginine is a amino_acid commonly used in cosmetic and personal care products. It is generally considered safe at recommended concentrations.
Allergy & Safety Information
Arginine is considered safe for cosmetic use.
This ingredient is considered low risk from an allergenicity perspective. Reactions are uncommon at typical cosmetic use concentrations. However, no ingredient is universally safe — if you notice redness, itching, or irritation after using a product containing this ingredient, discontinue use and monitor whether symptoms resolve.
How to Identify Arginine in Products
Cosmetic ingredients are listed by their INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) name in descending order of concentration. To check whether a product contains Arginine, scan the ingredient list for its INCI name exactly as it appears above. Ingredients present at 1% or less may appear in any order after the 1% threshold.
Product types to prioritise checking: Hair care, Moisturizer. These product categories are the most common sources of Arginine exposure based on formulation data.
Not sure if your products contain Arginine? Paste the ingredient list into the free ingredient checker to scan for Arginine and other allergens automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arginine safe?
Yes, well-tolerated by most skin types.
What does Arginine do?
Functions as a amino_acid in formulations.
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