Ammonium Glycolate
Ammonium Glycolate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a buffering, keratolytic agent. It is used in 8 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | AMMONIUM GLYCOLATE |
| Function | BUFFERING, KERATOLYTIC |
| CAS number | 35249-89-9 |
| Prevalence | 8 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 20 |
Used in
Face Cleansers 25%Toners 25%Body Lotions 12.5%Body Washes 12.5%Exfoliators 12.5%General Moisturizers 12.5%
Frequently asked
- What does Ammonium Glycolate do in skincare?
- Ammonium Glycolate functions as a buffering, keratolytic agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Ammonium Glycolate allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Ammonium Glycolate?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (25% of its uses).
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