Ingredient · dataset v56
Aminomethyl Propanol and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
A small amine-alcohol pH adjuster; no fatty chain.
Common in gels and sunscreens.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
pH adjuster
Also listed as
AMP
Checked products with this ingredient (2)
Product types: Body care, Hair care
Body care (1)
Hair care (1)
Related ph adjuster
- Acetic Acid — No known trigger
- Arginine — No known trigger
- Citric Acid — No known trigger
- Diisopropanolamine — No known trigger
- Hydrochloric Acid — No known trigger
- Lactic Acid — No known trigger
- Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate — No known trigger
- Phosphoric Acid — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Aminomethyl Propanol trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: A small amine-alcohol pH adjuster; no fatty chain.
Does Aminomethyl Propanol feed Malassezia?
No known link: Aminomethyl Propanol is judged with no known trigger. One screened ingredient is not a product verdict — when in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Is this medical advice?
No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Check a full list containing Aminomethyl Propanol →
Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.