Aminomethyl Propanol

God

pH-adjuster-stabiliser

No known benefits

Aminomethyl Propanol at a glance

  • Used to adjust and control the pH of a formulation
  • Enhances the penetration of other skin care ingredients, making them more effective
  • Often used in exfoliating acid formulations
  • Also common in hair care products and other forms of skin care like serums and lotions
  • Considered safe for skin in 2% concentration or less

Aminomethyl Propanol description

Aminomethyl propanol is a synthetic ingredient used in cosmetics as a pH adjuster. It is considered safe as currently used in amounts of 2% or less in cosmetic formulas. Aminomethyl propanol can penetrate skin’s uppermost layers, but does not go further, meaning it does not get into the body. It is believed to aid the penetration of other skin care ingredients which in some circumstances (such as exfoliating acids) can make them more effective while at the same time keeping their efficacious pH range stable. Aminomethyl propanol can be found in all kinds of beauty products from serums and lotions to hair care formulations and dyes, and so on.

Aminomethyl Propanol references

  • CosmeticsInfo.org, Accessed July 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November-December 2009, pages 141S-161S
  • Food and Chemical Toxicology, February 2008, pages 678-687

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

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Bedst

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God

Nødvendigt for at forbedre en formulerings tekstur, stabilitet eller penetration.

Middel

Generelt ikke-irriterende, men kan have kosmetiske, stabilitetsmæssige eller andre problemer, der begrænser dets anvendelighed.

Dårlig

Der er risiko for irritation. Risikoen øges, når det kombineres med andre problematiske ingredienser.

Dårligst

Kan forårsage irritation, inflammation, tørhed osv. Kan være en fordel i nogle tilfælde, men generelt har man påvist, at ingrediensen gør mere skade end gavn.

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