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
Pregnancy No data available
Nursing MothersNo data available
Babies under 2 yearsSafe to use, as per current practice
Children under 12 yearsSafe to use, as per current practice
Individuals with cancer history/riskRecommended to be used with physician guidance, depending on skin sensitivity, and product formulation
Environmental and Ecological Concerns
Vegan
Biodegradable
Ecotoxicity
Natural/Synthetic
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
ComedogenicityNot listed as an ingredient to be comedogenic based on currently available data
Acne prone skinSafe for use
Sensitive skinSafe for use
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.
ConclusionAmmonium 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