INCI · humectant · CIR review pending · used in 3 products
Sodium Lactate
Sodium Lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, with CAS numbers 72-17-3 and 867-56-1. It functions as a buffering agent, humectant, and keratolytic ingredient in cosmetic formulations. It is a natural ingredient approved by both ECOCERT and COSMOS certification bodies.
Evidence level
moderateEWG score
—Comedogenic
—Category
humectant● Benefits
Sodium Lactate is a well-regarded skin moisturizer that helps attract and retain water in the skin. It also serves to regulate the pH value of cosmetic formulas, contributing to product stability and skin compatibility.
hydratingbufferingexfoliating
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