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Ammonia
Ammonia is listed in CosIng with formula roles buffering, and fragrance.
Its role in a formula
Ammonia
- Bufferingkeeps a formula's pH steady
- Fragranceadds scent
Recorded formula roles, not a prediction of a finished product’s results.
About the sourcesAbout Ammonia: what the sources say
What is it used for in a formula?
The source lists these formulation categories. Their meanings describe cosmetic roles, not a tested result for every product.
- buffering
- An ingredient in this category keeps a formula's pH steady.
- fragrance
- An ingredient in this category adds scent.
What reading is available?
- 4 official and public-health sources
- 1 cosmetic-science references
- 4 beauty articles
- 552 research papers
What is still missing?
- A source-specific identity explanation has not been added.
Compiled from the sources linked above. Source authors have not reviewed beautydew labs. Related reading and formulation classifications do not establish a finished product’s effectiveness, suitability, concentration or safety.
Evidence and limits for Ammonia
The listed functions explain its role in a formula. They do not establish whether a finished product will suit your skin.
No reviewed benefit claim is available here yet. Compare the complete formula, its directions, and your own skin preferences.
What a CosIng listing meansCurrently found on
Beauty reading & sources
Official guidance (4)
Government and public-health information relevant to cosmetic ingredients and skin care.
- 30 - Reports of the Scientific Committee on Cosmetology
health.ec.europa.eu · Public-health source
Dated official reference; consult the source’s exposure conditions, publication date and jurisdiction. This is not a current legal-approval verdict. Exact ingredient name or corroborated alias appears in cosmetic, skin or hair context in the retrieved page. Study routes, mixtures and preparations can differ; this reading link does not approve clinical claims.
- Opinion of the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety on o-aminophenol (A14)
ec.europa.eu · Public-health source
Dated official reference; consult the source’s exposure conditions, publication date and jurisdiction. This is not a current legal-approval verdict. Exact ingredient name or corroborated alias appears in cosmetic, skin or hair context in the retrieved page. Study routes, mixtures and preparations can differ; this reading link does not approve clinical claims.
- SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety), opinion on nitrosamines and secondary amines in cosmetic products
health.ec.europa.eu · Public-health source
Dated official reference; consult the source’s exposure conditions, publication date and jurisdiction. This is not a current legal-approval verdict. Exact ingredient name or corroborated alias appears in cosmetic, skin or hair context in the retrieved page. Study routes, mixtures and preparations can differ; this reading link does not approve clinical claims.
Cosmetic ingredient reviews (1)
Ingredient function, formulation and safety background from cosmetic-science publishers. Industry affiliation is disclosed below.
- Safety Assessment of Ammonia and Ammonium Hydroxide as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
Industry-funded cosmetic ingredient safety review; not government approval.
December 5, 2017
Final Report. Exact ingredient names checked in the report; group assessments can include read-across from related ingredients. Not a benefit claim or an independent clinical review.
Beauty articles & blogs (4)
Further reading from beauty writers and cosmetic formulators.
- Fact-check: Why does pH matter for AHAs and BHAs? | Lab Muffin Beauty Science
Lab Muffin Beauty Science
Beauty science blog; affiliate links and sponsorships may be present.
- Fading Hair Dye With Low Damage | Lab Muffin Beauty Science
Lab Muffin Beauty Science
Beauty science blog; affiliate links and sponsorships may be present.
- How Do Different Types of Hair Dye Work? The Science | Lab Muffin Beauty Science
Lab Muffin Beauty Science
Beauty science blog; affiliate links and sponsorships may be present.
Research papers (552)
Related papers naming this ingredient or a sourced alternative name in metadata or available article text. Laboratory, clinical, oral, topical and mixed-formula studies have different scopes. These links are not reviewed benefit claims.
- Amino Acid Metabolism of the Skin: Control by Specific Enzymes and Contribution to Protective Functions.
Metabolites · 2025
Related cosmetic research; ingredient names checked in available article text. Mixtures, laboratory work and clinical studies have different scopes; this is not an isolated-ingredient efficacy assessment.
- Formulation of herbal based hair colour from Phyllanthus reticulatus.
Natural product research · 2025
- Comparative study of instrumental measurement and sensory evaluation methods for the repairing effect of mildly damaged hair bundles.
Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI) · 2023
PubMed is hosted by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Listing there does not mean NIH authored or endorses a paper.
Cosmetic ingredient references
- Ammonia in COSMILE Europe
Industry ingredient directory · matched to the publisher’s ingredient index.
- European Commission CosIng database
Catalog reference 31839. Database inclusion is not approval or proof of safety or effectiveness.
Which papers mention Ammonia?
The research feed contains 2 linked papers (2026).
Highlights below name the ingredient or a recorded alias in their titles. A mention does not establish a skincare benefit: a paper may study oral use, a combination formula, or a different population. Reviewed ingredient claims, when available, are assessed separately for their stated scope.
No title-matched highlights are available here. Browse the full linked feed for additional papers.
Where it fits in real formulas
Related ingredients, common formula neighbors, naming, and catalog context. This stays separate from evidence and personal-fit guidance.
Similar ingredients
related by documented function or concern
Which products contain Ammonia?
All 1 →1 public product lists this ingredient.
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About the sources
Ingredient lists show presence and order, not concentration, pH, ingredient grade, delivery system, or finished-formula performance.
Sources & methodologyCompiled from the EU CosIng database (ref 31839) · snapshot 16 June 2026. CosIng is an informational, non-legally-binding reference. Inclusion does not mean an ingredient is approved, safe, authorized for cosmetic use, or clinically effective. An INCI list does not reveal concentration, pH, ingredient grade, delivery system, or finished-formula performance.