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Amitose™ R is a novel moisturizing ingredient produced by binding the amino acid arginine, which is known to be a NMF (natural moisturizing factor), to glycerin, which is a well-known moisturizing agent. The excellent moisturizing effect derived from the glycerin structure and the excellent adsorption property from the arginine structure offers deep and long-lasting moisture. It provides skin conditioning benefits that get rid of rough skin and improves skin texture, and its easy adsorption provides hair conditioning effects. Amitose™ R also shows anti-dandruff effect due to its moisturizing efficacy of scalp. It is developed and manufactured in Japan by SEIWA KASEI.

INCI Name: Dihydroxypropyl Arginine HCl

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin

Functions: Conditioner, Humectant, Moisturizing Agent

Labeling Claims: Natural, Naturally Derived, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Benefit Claims: Hair Conditioning, Long Lasting, Moisturizing, Texturizing

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Identification & Functionality

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CAS No.
787607-61-8

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Hair Care Applications
Skin Care Applications

Properties

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Active Content30%

Technical Details & Test Data

Product Efficacy Studies

For moisture skin care without stickiness

We tested inhibiting effect of stickiness by using skin lotion with Amitose R. Panelists evaluated the sensory-texture of skin treated by skin toners with 8% glycerin and Amitose R or not. 2 point was given to a better evaluation item, or 1 point to each items when they feel same sensory texture. The graph shows the sum of total points.

Seiwa Kasei Amitose R Product Efficacy Studies - 1

For moisture hair care without dryness

Amitose R remains on the hair even after washing out because it adsorbs to the hair firmly. It is suitable for shampoo and keeps long-lasting hair moistness. We tested whether Amitose R remains even after washing. Damaged hair was soaked in Amitose R and washed with running water and dried with towels and a drier. After that, hair was observed by TOF-SIMS.

Seiwa Kasei Amitose R Product Efficacy Studies - 2

For moisture scalp care

Amitose R leaves on the scalp even after washing out because it adsorbs to the scalp firmly. It keeps scalp moisture, which tends to become dry condition by washing agent. We tested Amitose R scalp care effect. Panelists used shampoo with Amitose R for 4 weeks and their scalp condition was observed.

Seiwa Kasei Amitose R Product Efficacy Studies - 3

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Middle East