Lactic Acid
INCI name
- LACTIC ACID,
Alternative names
- Milchsäure,
- acidum lacticum,
- 2-Hydroxypropionsäure,
- Lactid Acid,
- (L+) Lactic Acid,
- Sodium Lactic Acid,
Origin
- synthetic,
Definition
- 2-hydroxypropanoic acid,
INCI function
- buffering,
- moisturizing,
- skin caring,
- moisturizing,
Substance category
No information available
Characteristics
- keeps the moisture
- stabilizes the pH-value of cosmetic products
- keeps the skin in good condition
- refines the skin texture
- increases the water content of the skin and keeps it soft and smooth
- recommendable substance
CAS-No.
- 50-21-5,
EINECS/EILINCS-No.
- 200-018-0,
Studies, literature and statements
Springer Lexikon Kosmetik, page 355
Component of acid protective coat of the skin, in plants, sour milk. Improves the moisture of the skin and improves the appearance of dry, flaky skin. Recommended material.
Körperpflegekunde und Kosmetik, page 64
The natural moisture-holding factors of the skin are as a rule well tolerated and demonstrate no difficulties in tolerance on the skin in the usual concentrations, due to their natural origin. Some of the materials which may be used: Urine, lactic acid, sodium lactate, sodium pyrrolidonic carbonic acid, amino acids. The skin is slowly hydrolyzed.
Product examples
This list includes 10 random products that contain Lactic Acid.
- Balea Urea Bodylotion
- Malu Wilz Wake Up Eye Roll On
- Rau Cosmetics Rau Mineral Mask
- Eubos Med Fußcreme 10 % Urea
- Haka Kunz Hakalind Waschgel 750 Ml
- Dermaroller Hyaluron Ampulle
- Declaré Sunsensitive Anti-Wrinkle Sun Cream Spf 30
- Skinbiotic Sincerely Sensitive +
- Saint Charles Daily Face Cream
- Signal Long Active