Sodium Lactate 60%
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INCI Name:
Sodium Lactate
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Molecular Formula:
C₃H₅NaO₃
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CAS Number:
72-17-3
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Alternate Names:
- Sodium Lactate Solution 60%
- Lactic Acid Sodium Salt
- Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF) Component
- Cosmetic Grade Sodium Lactate
- Humectant Agent
Key Benefits:
- Excellent moisture-binding humectant
- Helps improve skin hydration
- Enhances skin softness and smoothness
- Supports the skin's natural moisture barrier
- Improves hardness of handmade soaps
- Enhances product stability and performance
Benefits & Uses (Short):
- Used in creams, lotions, serums, and soaps
- Helps attract and retain moisture in the skin
- Popular ingredient in hydrating skincare products
- Increases hardness and longevity of cold process soaps
- Suitable for skincare, hair care, and personal care formulations
Recommended Usage Level:
- Serums: 1% – 5%
- Creams & Lotions: 1% – 5%
- Toners: 0.5% – 3%
- Hair Care Products: 1% – 3%
- Cold Process Soap: 1% – 3% of oil weight
How It Works (Short):
- Functions as a humectant by attracting water to the skin and helping maintain hydration
- Naturally occurs as part of the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF)
- Helps reduce moisture loss and improve skin comfort
- Enhances the softness and smoothness of skin and hair
- In soap making, improves bar hardness and reduces curing time
- Works exceptionally well with Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium PCA, and Panthenol
FAQs:
Q: What is Sodium Lactate 60% used for?
A: It is used as a humectant in skincare and as a soap-hardening agent in cold process soap making.
Q: Is Sodium Lactate good for skin?
A: Yes, it helps improve hydration, softness, and moisture retention.
Q: Why is Sodium Lactate added to soap?
A: It increases bar hardness, improves durability, and can help reduce curing time.
Q: Can Sodium Lactate be used with Hyaluronic Acid?
A: Yes, it works very well with Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, and Sodium PCA in hydrating formulations.
Q: Is Sodium Lactate natural?
A: Yes, it is commonly derived from the fermentation of sugars and is widely used in natural and cosmetic formulations.
