What it is: An exfoliating and hydrating ingredient effective for treating dry, itchy and scaly skin.
Mode of usage pertaining to the discussion below: Topical application in cosmetics and personal care products.
Safety Profile (Based on regional guidelines):
| European Union – CIR | Safe to use, as per current practice |
| European Union – SCCS | Data unavailable |
| US FDA | Data unavailable |
| ASEAN guidelines | Data unavailable |
Safety in special situations:
No data available
No data available
Safe to use, as per current practice
Safe to use, as per current practice
Recommended to be used with physician guidance, depending on skin sensitivity, and product formulation
Environmental and Ecological Concerns:
Note:
- You may need to look at the exact product claim to know if a vegan version was used.
- You may need to check the exact product label to know if a naturally derived ingredient was used.
Attributes:
Not listed as an ingredient to be comedogenic based on currently available data
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Note:
- Ammonium Lactate is not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by persons with acne prone skin based on currently available data.
- It may cause skin irritation in sensitive skin.
Conclusion
Ammonium Lactate is safe as per the current practice of use.
References
- https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- https://european-union.europa.eu
- https://online.personalcarecouncil.org
- https://www.healthgrades.com
- https://medlineplus.gov
Disclaimer: The above information is based on ongoing toxicology research at CHOSEN®’s R&D. We will do our best to update the information as and when the latest studies are available. If you have any inputs regarding the above information, please email us at ingredients@chosenstore.in
