Aminomethylpropanediol
What is Aminomethylpropanediol?
Aminomethylpropanediol is a synthetic amino alcohol used primarily as a pH adjuster and buffering agent in skincare formulations. It helps maintain the optimal pH balance of products, ensuring stability and efficacy of active ingredients, and also functions as a mild humectant to aid in moisture retention. Commonly found in cleansers, toners, and serums at low concentrations.
Roles in Formulation
This ingredient serves the following purposes in cosmetic formulations:
Solubilizing agent
Helps incorporate oils and fragrance into water-based formulas by forming micro-solutions, enabling clear sprays, toners, and micellar products.
Buffering agent
Maintains the pH stability of a formulation.
Skin conditioning agent
Maintains skin softness, smoothness, and flexibility.
PH adjuster
Raises or lowers pH to the target range, supporting ingredient performance, preservative efficacy, stability, and user comfort.