Lactic Acid

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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.

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