๐ฏ At a Glance
๐ฌ How It Actually Works
The ammonium salt of Lactic Acid. While Sodium Lactate hydrates, Ammonium Lactate acts as a strong keratolytic (exfoliant), breaking down thick, stubborn dead skin.
๐ Why your skin loves it
Dissolves Keratosis Pilaris (strawberry skin), smooths extreme roughness, and deeply hydrates.
๐ก Pro Tip
Often found in 12% concentrations in clinical body lotions.
โ๏ธ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
It smells like ammonia gas.
The Science
While unfragranced formulas have a slight clinical scent, it does not smell like pure ammonia.