Arginine Ferulate
What Arginine Ferulate is & what it does
Arginine Ferulate is a salt that pairs the amino acid arginine with ferulic acid, a plant-derived antioxidant phenolic. It is commonly used as an antioxidant and pH-adjusting ingredient, with the ferulic acid portion known for helping neutralize free radicals. The arginine portion is mildly alkaline and can buffer a formula while adding a skin-conditioning touch. It does not absorb UV as a sunscreen filter, though ferulic acid is often discussed for its supporting role in antioxidant blends.
What is Arginine Ferulate?
Arginine Ferulate is a salt combining the amino acid arginine with ferulic acid, a plant-derived antioxidant phenolic. It is commonly used as an antioxidant and pH-adjusting ingredient.
What does Arginine Ferulate do in skincare?
The ferulic acid portion is known for helping neutralize free radicals, while the arginine portion can buffer the formula and add a conditioning touch. It is not a sunscreen filter.
Is Arginine Ferulate safe?
It is generally considered safe at the low levels used in cosmetics, where it serves as a supporting antioxidant and buffer.
Sunscreens with Arginine Ferulate
We rate 4 sunscreens that contain it:
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Cremorlab Aqua O2 Shield Spf 50
75/100
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Clinique Spf 50 Sunscreen Face Cream
63/100
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Clinique Solar Smart Body Cream SPF 50
63/100
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Gigi Laboratories Ester C Moisturizer SPF 20
49/100