humectant
Arginine
Generally safe·Strong evidence
A basic amino acid naturally found in skin that draws moisture into the stratum corneum. It is well tolerated in cosmetics at typical concentrations and has been used safely in skincare formulations for decades.
Products with Arginine
- 100MinonAmino Moist Moist Charge Lotion I
- 100TorridenCellmazing Firming Cream
- 100Pyunkang YulEssence Toner
- 100IsntreeHyaluronic Acid Low-pH Cleansing Foam
- 100LuminSuper Light Moisturizer
- 97Paula's ChoiceOmega+ Complex Moisturizer
- 94NutrafolLightweight Scalp Serum
- 92The OrdinaryMulti-Peptide Serum for Hair Density
- 88SkinfoodBlack Sugar Perfect Cleansing Oil
- 86MinonAmino Moist Gentle Wash Whip Foaming Cleanser
- 85Drunk ElephantProtini Powerpeptide Resurfacing Serum
- 84TrulyHydra-Restore Body Lotion
- 83KikumasamuneSake High Moisture Skin Lotion Toner
- 82Herbivore BotanicalsCLOUD JELLY Tremella + Strawberry Plumping Hydration Face Serum
- 78DiviScalp Serum
- 71FilorgaHydra-hyal Serum
- 71BioreUV Aqua Rich Watery Essence
References
Cosmetic information for general education, not medical advice. A verdict is a reading of the published evidence, never a guarantee for your skin: any ingredient can irritate someone, so patch test new products and see a professional if you react. Concern is graded on cited evidence, never on hazard-score lists. See how we score.