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Exfoliant

Ammonium Lactate

Often labeled as: Lactic Acid Salt

The heavy-duty keratolytic for KP.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 1 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ 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.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Dissolves Keratosis Pilaris (strawberry skin), smooths extreme roughness, and deeply hydrates.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Often found in 12% concentrations in clinical body lotions.

โš–๏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.