Formula: 31988 Difficulty level: beginner Shelf life: min 3 months pH optimal: 3.5-4.0 Phase Ingredients Dosage % Total 30 gr A Pure / distilled water 64,5 19,35 gr A Glycolic acid 14,3 4,29 gr A...
Arginin
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Description
Arginine – Conditioning Amino Acid, Alkalinizer
Arginine (L-arginine) is an amino acid with numerous virtues, used in cosmetic products as a skin and hair conditioning agent, as well as a pH regulator. The arginine molecule is structurally part of the hair shaft's keratin and is a natural component of the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF). In cosmetic formulation, arginine is used as an elegant alternative for alkalinizing preparations.
Ingredients (INCI): Arginine.
Technical Characteristics
- Appearance: White crystalline powder, almost odorless.
- Solubility: Completely water-soluble in water at room temperature.
- Cosmetic Function: pH regulator (alkalinizer), antistatic agent, skin and hair conditioner.
- Recommended general dosage: 0.1% - 1% for routine pH adjustment; up to 2-3% in hair care products.
Main Properties
- Alkaline pH Corrector: Increases the pH value in formulas with marked acidity, bringing the finished product to a compatible level.
- Hair Conditioner: Exhibits affinity for damaged keratin structures, binding to negatively charged areas of the hair shaft to improve cuticle smoothness.
- Hair Antistatic: Reduces static electricity buildup on hair strands, facilitating combing and reducing flyaways.
- Humectant: Participates in maintaining water balance in the stratum corneum by supplying assimilable amino acids that support the skin's protective barrier.
Applications
- Serums, toning lotions, and peels with AHA/BHA acids, as an agent to neutralize excessive acidity.
- Shampoos, conditioners, masks, and hair serums designed for fragile, dry, or chemically damaged hair.
- Hydrating day or night creams and emulsions for dehydrated or mature skin.
- Fortifying treatments for peeling or brittle nails.
Formulation Guide and Synergies
- Procedure for pH Adjustment: It is recommended to dissolve arginine in a small portion of distilled water. Add this concentrated solution gradually under continuous stirring, measuring the pH and continuing until the desired value is reached.
- Incorporation as an Active: In hair products or creams, dissolve the powder directly in the initial aqueous phase of the preparation, as it withstands heating phases typical of standard emulsions (70-80°C).
- Synergies:
- Buffering system: Use alongside Glycolic Acid or Lactic Acid to raise the pH of peeling lotions from corrosive levels to the safe threshold of 3.5 - 4.5.
- Hair formulas: Combines well with Silk Protein and Vege-Keratin in hair conditioners to optimize smooth appearance and cuticle flexibility.
- Replicating the Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF): Combine in the aqueous phases of creams with Sodium PCA and Sodium Lactate to reconstitute the epidermis's natural humectant mix.
Safety in Use and Storage
Safety Profile: Pure amino acid-derived raw material, considered safe for cosmetic applications.
Precautions: For external cosmetic use only. Keep out of reach of children.
Storage: In a tightly closed container, in a dry and cool place.
Details
Code
D-1587
Categories
Suitable for
bath, cosmetics, hair care
Key benefits
moisturizing
Skin care
Cleansers, Face creams, Serums, Toners
Skin type
All types
Body care
Creams Emulsions
Hair care
Hair conditioners, Shampoos
Hair type
All types, Damaged
Solubility
in water
Storage
in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight
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an elegant choice for pH regulation in cosmetics , having a basic pH (10-12 in 10% aqueous solution) it can be used for pH regulation of compositions containing acids.
I PERSONALLY USE IT TO REGULATE THE PH OF PRODUCTS BECAUSE IT ALSO HAS SKIN BENEFITS.
I use arginine for alkalizing products that get acidic. I've tried using it in hair products.
I use it for the preparation of Glycolic serum 10 peeling with remarkable results for the skin, increasing radiance and improving skin tone.
I use it to reduce the acidity in my glycolic acid cream. Glycolic acid helps to reduce skin imperfections and even skin texture. It's even good for reducing superficial scars.
I used arginine in a recipe for hair shampoo. It has excellent conditioning properties. Easy to use because it dissolves well
Great for making sure the ph stays stable. Easy to work with and dissolves without grittiness. Doesn’t aggravate sensitive skin. Gives a nice moisturizing effect even in a very small amount.
But also in creams! I've used it for my skin and hair mask. It helps the complexion a lot and the hair structure is fortified! I recommend it for damaged hair or who want to have very beautiful and full of vitality hair! The results are immediate! I will definitely take more!
j'adore ! incorporé pour des sérums visage ou pour les cheveux, c'est tout simplement un e petite pépite aux effets immédiats pour une meilleure hydratation.
I used arginine in a hair mask recipe. It has great conditioning properties. Was also very easy to use, as it dissolves well.
Très bon produit à prix très correct. C'est un excellent actif pour les cheveux. Renforce la fibre capillaire.
I use it as added in shampoos and in hair conditioners leaves hair moisturized, vb about dyed hair in a mixture with vitaniana and with panthenol and hairboard
I use arginine in the preparation of glycolic serum, resulting in an exfoliating treatment that stimulates the removal of dead cells, promotes collagen production, smoothes the skin, increases radiance and improves skin tone.
I use it for my hair in shampoos mixed with several other shampoos for a vitality bomb haniquartz, vitamin E, silk protein, pamthenol I see that it gives volume and moisturizing to the hair