Aminomethyl Propanediol
FunctionpH Adjuster
What it is — Aminomethyl Propanediol (AMPD) is a small amino-alcohol used to neutralize acidic thickeners like carbomer and set a formula's pH.
What it does — It converts carbomer into a smooth, stable gel network and keeps the finished lotion at a skin-comfortable pH. It has no skincare effect of its own.
Typical use — Appears near the end of ingredient lists at fractions of a percent, almost always alongside carbomer or similar gelling agents.
Who it suits / good to know — At the trace levels used in finished products it is well tolerated across skin types; concerns in safety literature relate to high concentrations in raw form, not to finished cosmetics.
Safety — DHALIORA grades it mid risk as a class precaution for alkaline neutralizers, while noting it is considered safe as used in rinse-off and leave-on cosmetics. This is general information, not medical advice.
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