SPF Scout · Ingredient

Lactic Acid

Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Humectant (holds moisture)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

CAS 50-21-5

What this ingredient generally does

Lactic Acid is a multi-tasker that helps set and steady the product's acidity level. It also draws in and holds moisture and conditions the skin, so it can soften and smooth as it works.

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Published formulations that list this ingredient

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Where this information comes from

Ingredient names, CAS numbers and recorded functions come from SPF Scout’s curated ingredient dictionary, grounded in CosIng, the European Commission’s Cosmetic Ingredient Database. Content © European Union, reused with acknowledgement.

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