Comparison between Perrigo Ammonium Lactate Lotion 12% vs. Amlactin Daily Moisturizing Body Lotion

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14 Ingredients 11

1
Water
1
Water
2
Ammonium Lactate
2
Ammonium Lactate
3
(Light) Mineral Oil
3
Mineral Oil
4
Glyceryl Stearate SE
4
Glycerin
5
PEG-100 Stearate
5
Dimethicone
6
Propylene Glycol
6
Steareth-21
7
PEG-40 Stearate
7
Glyceryl Stearate SE
8
Glycerin
8
Steareth-2
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Uniqueness10 out of 14
71.4%
Uniqueness7 out of 11
63.6%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
4 out of 14
29%
chemical
9 out of 14
64%
natural
3 out of 11
27%
chemical
7 out of 11
64%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Propylene Glycol#6Glycerin#8
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Glyceryl Stearate SE#4Laureth-4#10
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycerin#4Stearyl Alcohol#9
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Glyceryl Stearate SE#7
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Perrigo Ammonium Lactate Lotion 12% vs. Amlactin Daily Moisturizing Body Lotion
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2
Both products have the same component on this position.

#2Ammonium Lactate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Buffering agent, Exfoliant, Humectant, Keratolytic
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Position 3

#3(Light) Mineral Oil

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#3Mineral Oil

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Solvent
Moisturizing
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 4

#4Glyceryl Stearate SE

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
Moisturizing
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

Glyceryl Stearate SE is a nice moisturizing ingredient. It hydrates the upper layers of the skin and fills small wrinkles. In haircare products, it's used for making hair softer.

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#4Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

Position 5

#5PEG-100 Stearate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Surfactant
Moisturizing
Softening
Malassezia unsafe
PEG
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Peg-100 Stearate is a good emulsifier that makes the ingredients mix nicely. It also makes the skin soft and moisturized. Peg-100 Stearate is also known for its cleansing effect. CIR Expert Panel marked this ingredient as safe.

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#5Dimethicone

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Dimethicone is the most popular silicone. It makes the skin softer and forms a film adding smooth and silky feeling. This film not only improves how the skin feels but also works as a protective barrier. It also improves the visual appearance of your skin by filling small wrinkles. What you should really know is that this component is difficult to wash off! So make sure you did proper cleansing after using it.

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