Is Arginine Aspartate vegan?

Arginine Aspartate

Vegan

Arginine Aspartate is a salt formed from the amino acids L-arginine and L-aspartic acid in a 1:1 ratio, used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent; it can be produced synthetically or via fermentation.

Also known as L-Aspartic Acid Compound with L-Arginine (1:1), L-aspartic acid, compound with L-arginine (1:1)
INCI name Arginine Aspartate
CAS number 74-79-3
EC number 231-656-8
CosIng ID 31982
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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