Antioxidant
ASCORBYL ARGININE/LYSINE POLYPEPTIDE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A vitamin-C–peptide hybrid — ascorbic acid linked to an arginine/lysine polypeptide for stabilised antioxidant and collagen-supporting activity. Class behaviour is well tolerated; main caveat is intrinsic ascorbate stability.
Function
Skin benefits
- Vitamin C antioxidant activity
- Supports collagen synthesis
- Amino-acid skin conditioning
- Improves uneven tone
Known concerns
- Vitamin C ester stability can be limiting
- Independent clinical data limited
- Rare peptide allergy
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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