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Sodium Lactate

Caratteristica

INCI
Sodium Lactate
CAS
72-17-3, 867-56-1
EC
200-772-0, 212-762-3
IUPAC
Sodium Lactate
Funzione
buffering, humectant, keratolytic

Per chi

Skin Type
▲ Dry ▲ Normal ▲ Sensitive
Face Concern
▲ Hydration ▲ Barrier Repair ▲ Soothing
Body Concern
▲ Dryness ▲ Sensitivity
Hair Concern
▲ Hydration ▲ Scalp Health ▲ Sensetive Scalp
Application Area
▲ Face ▲ Body ▲ Hair ▲ Scalp

Descrizione

Sodium Lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, a naturally occurring component of the skin’s own moisturizing system. In cosmetics, it’s valued as a humectant, meaning it helps attract and hold water in the formula and on the skin. You’ll also see it used to help adjust and stabilize pH, which can improve how a product feels and performs. Because it is part of the skin’s natural moisturizing factors, it’s a familiar, skin-friendly ingredient in many hydrating products.

For skin, sodium lactate can help reduce the feeling of dryness and support a smoother, more comfortable finish. It’s especially useful in lotions, creams, cleansers, and body care for people with normal to dry skin, or anyone looking for extra hydration without a heavy, oily feel. In hair care, it can add moisture and improve softness in conditioners and masks. One caveat: at higher levels, sodium lactate may feel tacky or sting on very sensitive or compromised skin, so formula balance matters. It’s also widely accepted by natural certification standards such as ECOCERT and COSMOS.

Domande frequenti su Sodium Lactate

What is sodium lactate used for in skincare?
Sodium lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid and a naturally occurring component of the skin’s moisturizing system. In skincare, it acts mainly as a humectant, meaning it helps attract and hold water in the outer skin layers. It can also support the skin barrier by helping reduce dryness and roughness.
Is sodium lactate good for dry or sensitive skin?
Sodium lactate can be helpful for dry skin because it improves water retention and can make skin feel softer and smoother. It is generally considered skin-friendly, but at higher concentrations it may sting on very irritated or compromised skin. People with very sensitive skin usually do best with lower amounts in well-formulated products.
How does sodium lactate work in soap?
In soap, sodium lactate is mainly used to harden the finished bar and make it easier to unmold. It can also help soap last longer in the shower by reducing how soft or sticky it feels early on. It does not provide cleansing on its own, but it is a useful additive in soap making.
Can sodium lactate be used in lotion?
Yes, sodium lactate is commonly used in lotions and other leave-on products as a humectant. It helps the formula draw water into the skin, which can improve hydration and a plumper feel. Formulators usually use it at low levels because too much can increase stickiness or irritation.
Are there any risks or downsides to sodium lactate?
Sodium lactate is safe and well tolerated for most people when used in cosmetic products at typical levels. The main downside is that higher concentrations can feel tacky or cause mild stinging, especially on very dry, damaged, or freshly shaved skin. As with any ingredient, irritation can still happen in some individuals.

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