"No penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Vegetal, Animal, Synthetic
- Other languages: Acid lactic, Acide Lactique, Acido lattico, Kwas mlekowy, Kyselina mliečna, Kyselina mléčná, Laktik asit, Melkzuur, Milchsäure, Mliječna kiselina, Tejsav, Ácido láctico, Ácido lático, Млечна киселина, חומצה לקטית, حمض اللاكتيك, 乳酸, 젖산
- INCI name: LACTIC ACID
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 200-018-0
- Food additive: E270
- Organic-compatible (COSMOS Reference)
Namely
Lactic acid is a fruit acid (AHA). It is used in cosmetics as a PH regulator, helps soften and retain moisture in the skin, and give shine. It promotes the hydration of the skin and the evacuation of dead cells. Lactic acid is produced through a fermentation process using specific bacteria such as Lactobacillus. It is naturally present in milk, wine, some vegetables and fruits. It is authorized in organic.
Its functions (INCI)
- pH regulator : Stabilises the pH of cosmetics
- Humectant : Maintains water content of a cosmetic both in its packaging and on the skin
- Skin conditioning : Maintains skin in good condition
This ingredient is present in 8.3% of cosmetics.
Products that contains it
