Ingredient · dataset v56
Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
The lauroyl (C12) chain is attached by an AMIDE bond (amide rule = neutral); the only ester is the ethyl (C2) ester, below the C12 bar. Owner ruling 2026-10-12 — neutral, not trigger-2.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Amide
Also listed as
Lauroyl Arginate Ethyl Ester HCl
Checked products with this ingredient (1)
Product types: Micellar waters
Micellar waters (1)
Related amide
- Lactamide MEA — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: The lauroyl (C12) chain is attached by an AMIDE bond (amide rule = neutral); the only ester is the ethyl (C2) ester, below the C12 bar. Owner ruling 2026-10-12 — neutral, not trigger-2.
Does Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl feed Malassezia?
No known link: Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl 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 Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl →
Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.