Ingredient · dataset v56
Arginine and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
A basic amino acid used to buffer pH; a water-soluble protein building block, not a fatty substrate.
Common in gentle and K-beauty formulas.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
pH adjuster
Also listed as
L-Arginine, Arginine HCl, Arginine Hydrochloride
Checked products with this ingredient (7)
Product types: Hair care, Micellar waters, Moisturizers, Sunscreens, Toners
Hair care (1)
Micellar waters (2)
- Eucerin Face Gentle Cleansing Hydrating Micellar Water 13.5 oz
- Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water with Rose Water + Glycerin 13.5 fl oz
Moisturizers (2)
Sunscreens (1)
Toners (1)
Related ph adjuster
- Acetic Acid — No known trigger
- Aminomethyl Propanol — No known trigger
- Citric Acid — No known trigger
- Diisopropanolamine — No known trigger
- Hydrochloric Acid — No known trigger
- Lactic Acid — No known trigger
- Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate — No known trigger
- Phosphoric Acid — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Arginine trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: A basic amino acid used to buffer pH; a water-soluble protein building block, not a fatty substrate.
Does Arginine feed Malassezia?
No known link: Arginine is judged with no known trigger. One screened ingredient is not a product verdict — when in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Is this medical advice?
No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Check a full list containing Arginine →
Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.