Palmitoyl Arginine
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
L-Arginine, N(2)-hexadecanoyl-
What does it do?
Palmitoyl Arginine is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Palmitoyl Arginine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Palmitoyl Arginine?
Palmitoyl Arginine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. L-Arginine, N(2)-hexadecanoyl-
Is Palmitoyl Arginine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Palmitoyl Arginine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Palmitoyl Arginine do in cosmetic products?
Palmitoyl Arginine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Palmitoyl Arginine?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Palmitoyl Arginine is 58725-47-6.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010