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Functional / Support

Aminomethyl Propanol

Often labeled as: AMP (pH Adjuster)

The neutralizing agent for thick gels.

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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) 0 / 5

๐ŸŽฏ At a Glance

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A synthetic alkaline ingredient used in microscopic amounts to adjust the pH of a product, particularly to neutralize Carbomer to form clear gels.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Ensures the product is perfectly pH balanced and structurally stable.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Used globally in millions of safe cosmetic products.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is highly toxic and corrosive.

The Science

While pure AMP is alkaline, in cosmetics it reacts completely, leaving a neutral, perfectly safe gel.