Dihydroxypropyl Arginine Hcl

Dihydroxypropyl Arginine Hcl is a cosmetic ingredient used as a hair conditioning, humectant agent. It is used in 31 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameDIHYDROXYPROPYL ARGININE HCL
FunctionHAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number787607-61-8
Prevalence31 products (0.03% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Hair Masks 16.1%Face Cleansers 12.9%Toners 12.9%General Moisturizers 9.7%Hair Serums 6.5%Shampoos 6.5%

Frequently asked

What does Dihydroxypropyl Arginine Hcl do in skincare?
Dihydroxypropyl Arginine Hcl functions as a hair conditioning, humectant agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Dihydroxypropyl Arginine Hcl allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Dihydroxypropyl Arginine Hcl?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially hair masks (16.1% of its uses).

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