D-GLYCARGINE® is a blend of two amino acids, arginine and L-pyrrolidone carboxylic acid (L-PCA). This PCA salt is created using green chemistry, is non-GMO and of natural origin. It has been shown to have great potential in fighting glycation due to its dual action on the skin.

INCI Name: Arginine PCA

Functions: Anti-Aging Agent, Firming Agent

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin

Labeling Claims: Natural, Naturally Derived, Non-GMO, Organic, Preservative-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Benefit Claims: Anti-Aging, Anti-Glycation, Firming, Improves Skin Elasticity, Lightening Effect, Reduces Yellowing, Skin Barrier, Softening, Toning

Certifications & Compliance: COSMOS, ECOCERT, IECIC (China), ISO 16128, Organic Certified

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Identification & Functionality

Carrier
INCI Name
Ingredient Origin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
56265-06-6, 64855-91-0
EC No.
260-081-5, 265-253-3

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Use Level
2%
Applications
  • Curative and preventive anti-aging skin care
  • Daily and night skin care
  • Firming face and body care
  • Post-surgery skin care
  • Anti-Dull Skin
  • For all skin types, from 25 years old and perfect on 40-somethings and older
Note

Specific interest for the skin of diabetic individuals because excessive glycation (due to a high rate of blood flowing sugars) accelerates particularly the aging and yellowing phenomenon.

Properties

Physical Form
Preservatives

None

Regulatory & Compliance

Regulatory Status
  • Authorized for use in EU, USA, China (IECIC 2015), Japan, Canada and subject to conditions in Australia.
  • Raw material approved by ECOCERT GREENLIFE according to COSMOS Standard.

Technical Details & Test Data

Mechanism of Action

The Arginine PCA has shown for the first time a great potential in the fight of glycation, thanks to its double exclusive action at skin level:

  • An anti-glycation potential (preventive action)
  • A potential to deglycate (curative activity to «repair» already glycated proteins)

Allowing it to reverse glycation-induced aging, proved by the durable maintenance of the skin biomechanical properties and the recovering of a healthy glow: the skin tone is improved (“de-yellowing” effect, especially on dark spots) and the skin gains firmness.

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Australia
  • Canada
  • China
  • Europe
  • Japan
  • USA