Ingredient record

Ornithine

Status

Not listed in the restriction annexes

In brief

Ornithine is an amino acid found naturally in the body, where it plays a part in processing nitrogen rather than being used to build proteins. In cosmetic products it is used as a skin-conditioning agent, helping to keep the skin's surface in good condition.

Appears in

1 catalogue product

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