Ammonia
Ammonia
Ammonia (INCI: Ammonia) is a synthesized chemical substance. It plays two roles in cosmetic formulations: it acts as a pH adjuster to balance the acidity or alkalinity of the product, and it functions as a fragrance ingredient.
PerfumingBufferingRestricted use
Ingredient
Roles & functions
Perfuming — Adds a scent to the product or masks the odour of raw materials.
Buffering — Adjusts and stabilises the pH of the formula.
Regulatory framework
What the authorities say
| Authority | Status |
|---|---|
| Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) | Autorisé sous conditions |
| CLP classification (Reg. 1272/2008) | No CMR classification |
| ECHA — endocrine disruptor (human health) | Not identified as an endocrine disruptor |
| ECHA — Candidate List (SVHC, REACH Art. 59) | Not on the Candidate List (SVHC) |
| European Commission (Reg. 1223/2009, Annex III) | No cosmetic allergen subject to mandatory labelling |
| European Commission (EU catalogue of nanomaterials, Reg. 1223/2009) | No referenced nanoform |
| European Commission — Annex III (Reg. 1223/2009) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:23 GMT | Permitted subject to restrictions (Annex III) — max 6% (as NH3) — Above 2%: Contains ammonia |
Products
Products containing it
EneomeyPurify Cleanser Nettoyant Visage Et Corps, 150ml
EneomeyPurify Gel Gel Sébo-Régulateur, 30ml
EneomeyPerfect Body 30 Lait Corporel Raffermissant, 150ml
EneomeySoft Cleanser Nettoyant Doux, 150ml
EneomeyStim Renew 30 Recharge Crème de Nuit Anti-Age Lissante, 50ml
EneomeyStim Renew 30 Soin Nuit Anti-Âge Raffermissant, 50ml
EneomeyStim Renew 15 Soin Nuit Anti-Âge Lissant, 50ml
DermaceuticStimuler Turn Over 10 Crème De Nuit Anti-Âge Lissante, 40ml
EneomeyDaylight C20 Soin Jour Anti-Âge Antioxydant, 30ml
DermaceuticStimuler Actibiome Crème De Nuit Peau À Tendance Acnéique, 40ml
EneomeyStim Renew 8 Soin Nuit Anti-Âge Unifiant, 50ml
DermaceuticMask 15 Purifier Masque, 30ml
Statistics
In Lou’s database
12
products listed
| Most frequent categories | Anti-aging · Cleansers & makeup removers · Face · Firming & anti-stretch marks · Masks |
| Most frequent brands | Eneomey · Dermaceutic |
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This information is reported factually and with attribution (authorities and publications cited). It does not constitute medical advice, for your situation, ask a pharmacist or a healthcare professional for advice.
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