SODIUM LACTATE cosmetic ingredient

CAS# code (Chemical Abstracts Service)

72-17-3 / 867-56-1

EC# code (European Community)

200-772-0 / 212-762-3

The functions of the cosmetic ingredient

BUFFERING : Stabilising the pH of an aqueous medium in a narrow range even if an acid or base is added. Altering and/or maintaining a cosmetic product's pH at the desired level.

HUMECTANT : Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.

KERATOLYTIC : Helping to eliminate the dead cells of the stratum corneum.